Yoshitomo Nara, Japanese
Yoshitomo Nara is represented by 148 works in MoMA's permanent collection, classified as japanese, with dated works spanning 1992–2012.
Medium & Technique Profile
Primary media across the MoMA holdings
| Medium | Works at MoMA | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Drawing | 99 | 66.9% |
| Other Media | 24 | 16.2% |
| Printmaking | 11 | 7.4% |
| Gouache | 5 | 3.4% |
| Etching | 4 | 2.7% |
| Acrylic Painting | 3 | 2% |
Technique range
Yoshitomo Nara’s MoMA holdings concentrate in Drawing, with secondary engagement in Other Media, Printmaking, Gouache, Etching, Acrylic Painting.
Collection Distribution: MoMA & The Met
Works held at MoMA
MoMA holds a substantial body of 148 works produced between 1992 and 2012 attributed to Yoshitomo Nara, representing verified accession records curated by the museum’s Department of Painting and Sculpture and sister departments.
Production timeline
Dated works in these two collections span 20 years, from 1992 to 2012.
Cultural Context & Contemporaries
National context
Yoshitomo Nara is catalogued under Japanese nationality. See the full Japanese artists hub.
Contemporaries among Japanese artists
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164
Yutaka Matsuzawa
works at MoMA -
109
Mieko Shiomi
works at MoMA -
104
Ikeda Masuo (池田満寿夫)
works at MoMA -
100
Tadanori Yokoo
works at MoMA -
94
Ay-O
works at MoMA
Lifespan & active period
Born 1959. No confirmed date of death in the MoMA Artists index.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many works by Yoshitomo Nara are in MoMA?
MoMA's catalogue lists 148 works attributed to Yoshitomo Nara.
What medium did Yoshitomo Nara primarily work in?
Based on MoMA's holdings, Yoshitomo Nara's most represented medium is Drawing.
What nationality is Yoshitomo Nara?
Yoshitomo Nara is catalogued as Japanese in MoMA's Artists index.
When were Yoshitomo Nara's works created?
Dated works in MoMA + Met for Yoshitomo Nara span 1992 to 2012.