Yoshitomo Nara - Who snatched the babies? - 2002

An original exhibition catalogue from Yoshitomo Nara’s solo exhibition “Who Snatched the Babies?”, held at the contemporary art center cneai in Chatou, near Paris.

This unique publication documents the exhibition held between June and September 2003 and features a collection of Nara’s drawings reproduced in a pure visual format.

The book is composed entirely of artwork, with no text included, allowing viewers to experience the artist’s work directly and interpret it freely. The layout and composition were personally directed by Yoshitomo Nara, emphasizing a raw and intimate presentation of his drawings.

Highlights:

Official exhibition catalogue from cneai (France)
Features numerous drawings originally made on scrap paper and envelopes
No text – purely visual artistic experience
Designed by Yoshitomo Nara himself
Highly collectible early 2000s publication

Specifications:

Artist: Yoshitomo Nara
Publisher: cneai, France
Year: 2002
Pages: 88
Format: Paperback
Size: approx. 32 × 21 × 1 cm
Language: English

Condition:

Brand new
Excellent condition

A rare and highly collectible catalogue that captures the essence of Nara’s early 2000s artistic expression.

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