# Yoshitomo Nara

Yoshitomo Nara at David Zwirner, Thursday 5 November 2026, until 12 Dec.

- Price: Free
- Venue: David Zwirner, Grafton Street 24, W1S 4EZ London
- Go to page: https://www.davidzwirner.com/exhibitions/2026/yoshitomo-nara

![Yoshitomo Nara](https://noky.io/images/7f27e0d0a64f698ca2e7be94475be84aa7024e53211ed54bc3514dd2fc3037c6-2000.webp)

An exhibition of works by the Japanese artist Yoshitomo Nara, presenting new paintings and drawings, recent sculptures, and early works selected by the artist. Nara's figures with big heads and wide eyes are understood by him as self-portraits, and his imagery draws on his solitary childhood in rural northern Japan, shaped by nature, folklore, children's fables, and popular music. The show brings together foundational works from the 1980s with paintings from 2026, alongside large-format monochrome drawings, marking his first solo presentation with the gallery.

## Dates

- Thursday 5 November until 12 Dec — David Zwirner

Written by a model, sources: [davidzwirner.com](https://www.davidzwirner.com/exhibitions/2026/yoshitomo-nara)

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