Japanese Figures

In pastels, and “white paintings” moving from Japanese print-influenced figures and finally figures and American flags, protesting the Vietnam War.

In pastels, and “white paintings” moving from Japanese print-influenced figures and finally figures and American flags, protesting the Vietnam War.

As a rare large-scale work, it also represents a strategic acquisition opportunity for collectors seeking an emblematic piece of contemporary Japanese Neo-Pop. The sculpture further ...

Founder of the Crazynoodles studio, Hiro Ando stands as one of the leading figures of the Nippon Neo-Pop movement. Through this series, the artist bridges contemporary pop aesthetics...

The simplified anatomy recalls iconic Japanese collectible figures while embracing contemporary sculptural language.

Across the quintet, Toshikawa offers a nuanced reflection on femininity in contemporary Japan. The figures are neither submissive nor overtly provocative.

The sculpture celebrates Japan’s capacity to reinvent ancestral figures for global audiences.

In 1958, he became an assistant to Saitō Kiyoshi, one of the most influential figures in modern Japanese woodblock printmaking.

The work confirms Hiro Ando’s position among the major figures of contemporary Japanese Neo Pop sculpture.

Across the quintet, Toshikawa offers a nuanced reflection on femininity in contemporary Japan. The figures are neither submissive nor overtly provocative.

Elegant Sumocat: Orange Dance and Battles of Balance by Hiro Ando transforms the ritual energy of sumo wrestling into a vibrant Neo-Pop sculpture infused with warmth and playful inte...

LITERATURE ABOUT THE SERIE “Mizu no Kasai Majesty : Nishikigoi Symphony in Metal” In the series “Mizu no Kasai Majesty: Nishikigoi Symphony in Metal,” Hiro Ando revisits one of the...

Founder of the Crazynoodles studio, Hiro Ando remains one of the leading figures of the Nippon Neo-Pop movement. Through the Mizu no Kasai series, he merges pop aesthetics with deepl...

LITERATURE ABOUT THE SERIE “Mizu no Kasai Majesty : Nishikigoi Symphony in Metal” In the series “Mizu no Kasai Majesty: Nishikigoi Symphony in Metal,” Hiro Ando revisits one of the...

LITERATURE ABOUT THE SERIE “Mizu no Kasai Majesty : Nishikigoi Symphony in Metal” In the series “Mizu no Kasai Majesty: Nishikigoi Symphony in Metal,” Hiro Ando revisits one of the...

Sumocat remains one of the most beloved figures within Ando’s feline universe. For collectors, acquiring this sculpture represents a rare opportunity to obtain a particularly elegant...

LITERATURE ABOUT THE SERIE “Mizu no Kasai Majesty : Nishikigoi Symphony in Metal” In the series “Mizu no Kasai Majesty: Nishikigoi Symphony in Metal,” Hiro Ando revisits one of the...

These were illustrated adventure stories, published in serial form, translating and adapting Chinese tales or weaving colorful tales based on Japanese historical figures, in this cas...

The artist once again demonstrates his ability to connect Japanese folklore with a global visual language. The series also reflects Ando’s psychological evolution, now oriented towar...

LITERATURE ABOUT THE SERIE “Mizu no Kasai Majesty : Nishikigoi Symphony in Metal” In the series “Mizu no Kasai Majesty: Nishikigoi Symphony in Metal,” Hiro Ando revisits one of the...

Through this approach, Ando reinterprets the traditional protective function of Japanese spiritual figures. The sculpture becomes a contemporary talisman oscillating between visual d...

Founder of Studio Crazynoodles and one of the leading figures of Japanese Neo Pop, Ando revisits Koushun Takami’s Battle Royale, transforming its young protagonists into universal co...

LITERATURE ABOUT THE SERIE “Mizu no Kasai Majesty : Nishikigoi Symphony in Metal” In the series “Mizu no Kasai Majesty: Nishikigoi Symphony in Metal,” Hiro Ando revisits one of the...

LITERATURE ABOUT THE SERIE “Mizu no Kasai Majesty : Nishikigoi Symphony in Metal” In the series “Mizu no Kasai Majesty: Nishikigoi Symphony in Metal,” Hiro Ando revisits one of the...

The transparent enclosure functions as both sanctuary and showcase, highlighting fragility within modern consumer spectacle. Ando revisits the Japanese reverence for neko figures, tr...

It stands as a strong long-term acquisition, combining visual impact, technical excellence, and promising value within the evolving market for Japanese Neo-Pop art. LITERATURE ABOU...

In 1867, while he was interested in Japanese motifs, Eugène Rousseau had Félix Bracquemond create a porcelain service intended to be presented at the Universal Exhibition in Paris, w...

The Kohaku carps, emblematic figures of Japanese culture, appear to float in a suspended realm between urban reality and poetic imagination.

This soup tureen is part of the Grand Tour by Vito Nesta collection Natsumi, inspired by the artist's travels around the world. The Japanese lake landscape shows us figures going abo...

Through this approach, Ando reinterprets the traditional protective function of Japanese spiritual figures. The sculpture becomes a contemporary talisman oscillating between visual d...

He is heavily influenced by German Expressionism, Art Nouveau and Japanese Anime. Stark and haunting figures and monochromatic tones dominate his current practice.

He is heavily influenced by German Expressionism, Art Nouveau and Japanese Anime. Stark and haunting figures and monochromatic tones dominate his current practice.

He is heavily influenced by German Expressionism, Art Nouveau and Japanese Anime. Stark and haunting figures and monochromatic tones dominate his current practice.

He is heavily influenced by German Expressionism, Art Nouveau and Japanese Anime. Stark and haunting figures and monochromatic tones dominate his current practice.

He is heavily influenced by German Expressionism, Art Nouveau and Japanese Anime. Stark and haunting figures and monochromatic tones dominate his current practice.

He is heavily influenced by German Expressionism, Art Nouveau and Japanese Anime. Stark and haunting figures and monochromatic tones dominate his current practice.

He is heavily influenced by German Expressionism, Art Nouveau and Japanese Anime. Stark and haunting figures and monochromatic tones dominate his current practice.

He is heavily influenced by German Expressionism, Art Nouveau and Japanese Anime. Stark and haunting figures and monochromatic tones dominate his current practice.

He is heavily influenced by German Expressionism, Art Nouveau and Japanese Anime. Stark and haunting figures and monochromatic tones dominate his current practice.

From important historical relics, altar tables, altarpiece, reredos, tabernacle reliquary, Buddhist and Hindu statuary including full body Buddha, Buddha head or hand, life size myth...

Part of the Grand Tour collection by Vito Nesta, the Natsumi series of porcelain plates is inspired by the artist's travels around the world. The classic Japanese landscape highlight...

Through this approach, Ando reinterprets the traditional protective function of Japanese spiritual figures. The sculpture becomes a contemporary talisman oscillating between visual d...

It affirms both the aesthetic power and the narrative depth that have positioned Hiro Ando among the leading figures of contemporary Japanese Neo-Pop on the international stage.

He is heavily influenced by German Expressionism, Art Nouveau and Japanese Anime. Stark and haunting figures and monochromatic tones dominate his current practice.

Her sculptural forms evoke the enigmatic presence of Japan’s ancient talismanic figures—Haniwa, Dogu, Komainu—artifacts that, for centuries, stood as guardians against unseen forces.

Her sculptural forms evoke the enigmatic presence of Japan’s ancient talismanic figures—Haniwa, Dogu, Komainu—artifacts that, for centuries, stood as guardians against unseen forces.

Her sculptural forms evoke the enigmatic presence of Japan’s ancient talismanic figures—Haniwa, Dogu, Komainu—artifacts that, for centuries, stood as guardians against unseen forces.

Her sculptural forms evoke the enigmatic presence of Japan’s ancient talismanic figures—Haniwa, Dogu, Komainu—artifacts that, for centuries, stood as guardians against unseen forces.

Her sculptural forms evoke the enigmatic presence of Japan’s ancient talismanic figures—Haniwa, Dogu, Komainu—artifacts that, for centuries, stood as guardians against unseen forces.

Her sculptural forms evoke the enigmatic presence of Japan’s ancient talismanic figures—Haniwa, Dogu, Komainu—artifacts that, for centuries, stood as guardians against unseen forces.

Through this approach, Ando reinterprets the traditional protective function of Japanese spiritual figures. The sculpture becomes a contemporary talisman oscillating between visual d...

This Tea Time Set is part of the Natsumi Porcelain collection by Grand Tour by Vito Nesta. The Japanese lake landscape shows us figures going about their daily lives, Geisha conversi...

His paintings are characterized by a childlike sense of humor, and are drawn by simple lines and a gentle palette of nuanced primary colors, reminiscent of Japanese Bokashi Technique...

Her sculptural forms evoke the enigmatic presence of Japan’s ancient talismanic figures—Haniwa, Dogu, Komainu—artifacts that, for centuries, stood as guardians against unseen forces.

LITERATURE ABOUT THE SERIE “The Nishikigoi Ballet : A Symphony in Sculpted Serenity” In the series “The Nishikigoi Ballet: A Symphony in Sculpted Serenity,” Hiro Ando revisits one o...

The series confirms her growing position among the emerging figures of Japanese Neo-Pop today. These works propose an optimistic vision where technology and imagination coexist harmo...

The series confirms her growing position among the emerging figures of Japanese Neo-Pop today. These works propose an optimistic vision where technology and imagination coexist harmo...

The series confirms her growing position among the emerging figures of Japanese Neo-Pop today. These works propose an optimistic vision where technology and imagination coexist harmo...

The series confirms her growing position among the emerging figures of Japanese Neo-Pop today. These works propose an optimistic vision where technology and imagination coexist harmo...

The series confirms her growing position among the emerging figures of Japanese Neo-Pop today. These works propose an optimistic vision where technology and imagination coexist harmo...