In The Cloud, 2003

In the Cloud, 2003, is a lithograph printed in colors on Arches wove paper from an edition of 150. This work showcases Nara's characteristic style featuring his iconic childlike figures with their distinctive large heads and expressive features. The print demonstrates the artist's skillful balance of innocence and rebellion that has made his work instantly recognizable in contemporary art
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The print bears the blindstamp of the publisher, KIDO Press, Inc., Tokyo, and was produced in a limited edition of 150 with 29 artist's proofs. Each print is personally signed in pencil, dated, and numbered by the artist.

This print is representative of Nara's influential body of work that bridges contemporary art with elements of Japanese pop culture, punk rock aesthetics, and manga influences. Rising to international prominence in the 1990s, Nara is known for his deceptively simple style that contrasts childlike innocence with complex emotional undertones of alienation, rebellion, and melancholy. His work resonates with audiences worldwide through its accessibility and emotional depth, and has established him as one of Japan's most recognized contemporary artists.