In a series of illustrations entitled "Twelve Animals," graphic artist Kentaro Nagai rearranges the world map to create the beasts of the Chinese zodiac.


Rat

Ox

Tiger

Rabbit

Dragon


Snake // Horse

Sheep

Monkey

Rooster

Dog

Boar

The images shown here are high-contrast black-and-white photos of Nagai's work, which is on display at the Japan Media Arts Festival at the National Art Center.

-MEHUL PATEL / GK