Yoshitomo Nara - Moonlight Serenade - 2007

Official exhibition catalogue of “Moonlight Serenade”, Yoshitomo Nara’s major solo exhibition held at the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa in 2007.

This catalogue documents a wide range of innovative projects presented at the exhibition, including the large-scale installation “Voyage of the Moon”, created in collaboration with the Osaka-based creative unit graf.

It also features participatory projects involving children, behind-the-scenes insights into Nara’s studio, and detailed documentation of the large-scale “Pup King” project (Pup Up the Dog), where collected fabrics were used to create a monumental sculpture.

Unlike conventional catalogues, this book includes gentle narrative text by Yoshitomo Nara, accompanied by furigana, making it accessible even to younger readers. The overall composition has a storybook-like quality, offering both artistic and emotional depth.

Specifications:

Artist: Yoshitomo Nara
Publisher: 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa
Year: 2007
Pages: 88
Format: Hardcover
Size: approx. 22 × 21.5 × 1.3 cm
Language: Japanese / English

Condition:

Excellent condition (please refer to photos)

Note:

The “Pup King” figure shown in reference images is not included

A highly collectible catalogue documenting one of Nara’s most experimental and engaging exhibitions.

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