Leading Japanese artists based on international auction turnover Japan 2019
In 2019, works of art created by Yoshitomo Nara generated close to 97 million U.S. dollars at auctions conducted worldwide, representing the highest turnover among Japanese artists during that year. Born in 1959 in Japan, Nara is best recognized for his pop art paintings using acrylic paint. He has exhibited regularly in Japan, Asia, the US, and Europe.