Description
Sweet Jokes by Ikumi Nakada, published by POPOTAME BOOK GALLERY in Japan.
Size: 182 x 257 mm
Full color, 48 pages
This is an art book by painter and illustrator Ikumi Nakada. It features 35 works created between 2016 and 2025. Nakada’s translucent oil paintings and sharp pencil lines capture fleeting moments in the lives of youth still navigating the ambiguous uncertainties of adolescence. This book provides a well-balanced overview of the artist’s recent work, showcasing her diverse talents and including her latest pieces. An epilogue by the artist is included at the end of the book.
Art: Ikumi Nakada
Book Design: Yu Yokoyama
Epilogue and Profile Translation: Jun Kitamura
Publisher: Eriko Obayashi
Book Gallery Popotam
First Edition: 450 copies
Published: December 12, 2025
