Presenting the first-ever comprehensive collection of works by internationally acclaimed contemporary artist Yoh Nagao. This luxurious large-format hardcover edition spans a decade of artistic brilliance, showcasing 62 pieces created between 2013 and 2023.
Under the theme “We are the Indigenous People of the Future,” this collection features Nagao’s stunning collages, along with special contributions from international galleries and detailed insights into his creative process. Included are photographs taken by the artist himself, documenting his fieldwork around the globe and the resulting masterpieces. Additionally, readers will find images of Nagao’s large-scale mural projects and behind-the-scenes glimpses of his studio work, making this book both an artistic journey and a global art documentary.
Language: English (includes a full Japanese translation booklet)
Contents
– 62 artworks created between 2013 and 2023
Approximately 30 additional photographs, including exhibition views and studio scenes
– Special Column
Julia Lechbinska（Art historian and founder of Lechbinska Gallery, Zurich）
Hall Felker（Director Mirus Gallery, Denver）
– artwork commentary
Profile
Yoh NagaoYoh Nagao was born in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture in 1981. He graduated from Nagoya University of Arts. Starting with an exhibition at the Parisian select shop "Colette” in 2008, he has exhibited his work in various countries including Hong Kong, Switzerland, the UK, France, Germany, the USA, Spain, Tokyo, and Mexico. Living in Germany from 2012 to 2017, he became interested in his Ainu roots and the relationship between the Western and non-Western worlds. Afterward, he visited Mexico (2016), Namibia (2017), Mongolia (2018), and upon returning to Japan, he stayed in Minamiise, Mie Prefecture (2019-24), immersing himself in the local community's traditional way of life, conducting fieldwork. Based on these experiences, he advocates for the slogan "We are the indigenous people of the future,” depicting traditional motifs and imaginary figures from around the world through collages incorporating photos cut out from fashion magazines. He reflects on the coexistence of traditional culture and materialism, advocating for a return to the basics and human instincts. As of 2024, he is based in Aichi Prefecture.