Nana Mode Rose – Nana Golden Turban (1986) embodies the exuberant energy and celebration of the female figure that define Niki de Saint Phalle’s iconic Nana sculptures.

With one arm raised and a body covered in brightly coloured flowers, hearts and decorative motifs, the figure combines a voluptuous silhouette with an expressive sense of movement. The vivid yellow surface and golden turban heighten its joyful, theatrical presence.

First developed by Niki de Saint Phalle in the 1960s, the Nanas became one of the artist’s most recognizable bodies of work. Their generous forms, vivid colours and assertive poses challenged conventional representations of the female body while celebrating freedom, vitality and femininity.

Created in 1986, Nana Mode Rose – Nana Golden Turban is a hand-painted polyester resin sculpture produced in an edition of 23.