In the Milky Lake by Yoshitomo Nara is a monumental example of the artist's mature output in which his portraiture achieved new depths of emotional sensitivity. In this Expert Voices, Shea Lam, Head of Evening Sale, Contemporary Art, walks us through the painting where Nara’s iconic heroine, with eyes open and beckoning is rendered with meticulous detail, promising a tranquil acceptance within the soothing water.
Discover Yoshitomo Nara's In the Milky Lake and more in 50th Anniversary Contemporary Evening Auction, presented in partnership with CELINE, and join us live on 5 April 2023.
