On display across the two spaces of the gallery are two suites of works. The first depicts the nameless female character Egg, a 1985 fantastical film known for its extraordinary visual style, set in a strange landscape which she wanders errantly across while protecting a large egg. The second is a selection of works from his 2015 Apocalypse series, depicting a demonic male figure floating over the ruins of post-apocalyptic Tokyo.

The work of Yoshitaka Amano (b. 1952) has had a far-reaching influence on the history of Japanese art and on Japanese and American popular culture. First coming to prominence in the 1960s working for the Japanese animation company Tatsunoko Productions, Amano’s character designs for franchises such as Speed Racer brought him early widespread acclaim and led to a storied career crafting the aesthetics of numerous anime shows, video games, and comic books.

Amano left Tatsunoko Productions in 1982 and embarked on a career as a fine artist and freelance illustrator. His iconic work on entertainment properties like the Final Fantasy video game series and Vampire Hunter D have garnered him a massive international fan-base.

“Selected Works” is presented in tandem with the exhibition “ Apocalypse | 黙示録 “ at Lomex in Tribeca (January 31 – March 15, 2025).