ARTIST OF THE DAY: YOSHITOMO NARA

ABOUT YOSHITOMO NARA

Yoshitomo Nara is a Japanese artist. He lives and works in Nasushiobara, Tochigi Prefecture, though his artwork has been exhibited worldwide. Nara has had nearly 40 solo exhibitions since 1984. His art work has been housed at the MoMA and the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles.

Born: December 5, 1959 (age 61 years), Hirosaki, Aomori, Japan

Periods: Superflat, Pop art

Nationality: Japanese

Award: Nagoya

Education: Kunstakademie Düsseldorf (1988–1993)

Known for: Sculpture, Painting

QUOTE BY YOSHITOMO NARA

“Today I said, 'I really don't care. ' Yesterday, in a similar situation, I said, 'It's none of your business?' Before that, it was 'What the hell are you trying to say?' And before that, 'Leave me alone' ...

WHAT I WISH FOR YOU TODAY

Remember that emotions are fleeting. Embrace the moment. Know that nothing remains the same.