Once Upon a Time 1996

"Once Upon a Time" is a 1996 work by Japanese artist Tadanori Yokoo. The image is a collage composed of various visual elements. It includes a baby's face, a giant open mouth, a figure holding a crown, and a series of figures climbing rock formations. The piece also includes multiple repetitions of the phrase "Once Upon a Time," which is a key element of Yokoo's signature style of Pop art and surrealism. This work exemplifies Yokoo's masterful use of color and imagery, and it blends Japanese art with a distinctly Western influence.