{"product_id":"real-one-2020-xl-variant","title":"Real One (2020 XL Variant)","description":"\u003cp\u003e*APC ART is pleased to present an iconic work by one of the most influential artists of the late 20th and early 21st centuries, Yoshitomo Nara.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTitled *“Real One”*, this work was published by *Yoshitomo Nara* in cooperation with *The Dallas Contemporary Museum* and released as part of an *unnumbered edition of only 1,000 prints*. Executed as an *archival pigment print in colors on wove paper*, the work is *stamped bottom right with the publisher’s mark and the artist’s blind stamp*, confirming it as part of the original, authorized run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasuring *65.5 cm x 75.5 cm* (approximately *25.8 x 29.7 inches*), this is the *large-format variant* of the edition—by far the most desirable size and the one least frequently encountered on the secondary market. Printed on thick, high-quality wove paper, the physical presence of the work is substantial, with surface texture and tonal depth that fully support Nara’s expressive line and color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoshitomo Nara is universally regarded as one of the defining voices of contemporary Japanese art. Emerging in the 1990s, his work bridged punk culture, postwar Japanese identity, and Western modernism, creating a visual language that is immediately recognizable worldwide. His career has been marked by major institutional milestones, including his landmark *2020 exhibition at The Dallas Contemporary*, which cemented his position as a generational artist with enduring global relevance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNara’s signature stylistic motifs are all powerfully present in *“Real One”*. The solitary child figure—simultaneously innocent and defiant—stands at the center of the composition. The oversized head, narrowed eyes, and ambiguous expression create the psychological tension for which Nara is celebrated. The figure’s posture and accessories introduce a subtle sense of menace and vulnerability, a recurring theme throughout Nara’s oeuvre that reflects emotional isolation, rebellion, and inner strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this particular work, Nara balances softness and aggression with exceptional restraint. The muted palette, simplified forms, and deliberate negative space allow the character to command the viewer’s attention. The scissors, toy, and skull motif introduce symbolic layers that evoke childhood trauma, resistance, and self-determination—hallmarks of Nara’s most sought-after compositions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis print is from the *original run of only 1,000 works*, a number that has proven increasingly small given global demand for Nara’s work. Large-format examples with intact stamps and strong condition have become *exceptionally difficult to locate*, particularly in the United States. With the artist’s blind stamp present and the work printed on thick wove paper, this stands as a definitive example of Nara’s print practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work is *in excellent condition* and has *never been framed*. It has been stored flat to archival standard. The work is *in hand* and will *ship immediately from the United States*.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*We are pleased to offer archival framing options* to properly preserve and present this important work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis represents an *unprecedented investment opportunity* to acquire a highly sought-after, limited work by Yoshitomo Nara—an artist whose influence and market strength continue to grow across institutional and private collections worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*OFFERED EXCLUSIVELY BY APC ART* \u003cbr\u003e*MIA. ATL. NYC. LA. LONDON. PARIS. TOKYO.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003ePurchased direct from the Publisher in 2020. \u003cbr\u003eIncluded with the work will be a COA from APC ART (with the gallery’s blind stamp), guaranteeing authenticity in perpetuity. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work is as new. The work has been stored flat to archival standard since being acquired from the publisher in 2020. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yoshitomo Nara","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48806227640474,"sku":null,"price":1400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/8917\/2122\/files\/larger_899340ca-aa19-42be-abef-744501dc894c.jpg?v=1784827862","url":"https:\/\/apc-art.com\/products\/real-one-2020-xl-variant","provider":"APC Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}