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Yoshitomo Nara

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These are all by Fernando Botero and from the 20th century

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say perhaps to drugs

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my 2018 resolution is to do more drugs

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the line between not going out as an act of self-care and not going out as a symptom of depression is but a gossamer thread

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Aya Takano:

Perhaps more than any other Kaikai Kiki artist, Takano’s work is the exemplification of Japan’s post-war cultural affluence, and its overwhelmingly diverse, yet aesthetic unification of information.

With inspirations varying from 14th Century Italian religious painting to alien evidence to MTV, Takano’s worlds are shiny and futuristic, yet soft and full of traditional and sensual imagery.  Her drawings and paintings in which lively, female characters float and contort their waiflike bodies, convey a passionate drive toward creation.  

In Japan, Takano is prolific as a manga artist, illustrator, and science fiction essayist.  She has several serialized publications, and is regularly featured in subculture articles.  In the art markets of Europe and America, her paintings and drawings are enthusiastically received.

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if you’re not in love with me by 00:00:00 jan 1 2018 then just block me. i don’t need that kind of energy following me into the new year

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