Yoshitomo Nara

Experience nearly a century of work by Japanese artist Yoshitomo Nara at SFMOMA, featuring his iconic characters that convey profound emotional resonance through their haunting expressions. Spanning paintings, sculptures, and installations informed by folk traditions and counterculture aesthetics, this comprehensive survey explores themes of alienation, optimism, wonder, and human connection. A standout piece—the whimsical Voyage of the Moon (Resting Moon), a recreation of Nara's own studio reimagined as an enchanted dwelling—makes its international premiere. Whether encountering Nara's distinctive vision for the first time or reconnecting with a longtime favorite, visitors will gain intimate access to the full breadth of this visionary artist's practice.