White Ghost

Yoshitomo Nara
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Nara, who often uses dogs and children as subjects in his work, has uniquely combined the two for “White Ghost.” The sculptures are glossy white fiberglass, and sit on rough stone-like bases, referencing how artifacts and monuments from the past often appear in museums. By presenting the sculptures in such a way, he considers the future ruins of his own work, and ultimately his own mortality.

Latitude & Longitude

41.585107, -93.636727

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Location Description

The southeast corner of Grand Avenue and 15th Street.

Media / Materials

Fiberglass

Year Completed

2010

Credit

Des Moines Art Center Permanent Collections; Purchased with funds from John and Mary Pappajohn, 2011.5