NEWS 1986-1990 (This page is in progress.)
May 1990
Yamada at the Meguro Museum of art in Tokyo, Japan
A series of Yamada's paintings from the "Divine Comedy: New Orleans Mardi Gras: Golden Roses" were exhibited at the group fine art exhibition at the Meguro Museum of Art in Toyo, Japan in the May of 2000. A thick exhibition book was also published.
NOTE: In 1999, Yamada won the Holbein Acryla Grant from the Holbein Arts Inc., in Tokyo Japan for his creative usage of their acrylic paintings and mediums.
Yamada at the Meguro Museum of art in Tokyo, Japan
A series of Yamada's paintings from the "Divine Comedy: New Orleans Mardi Gras: Golden Roses" were exhibited at the group fine art exhibition at the Meguro Museum of Art in Toyo, Japan in the May of 2000. A thick exhibition book was also published.
NOTE: In 1999, Yamada won the Holbein Acryla Grant from the Holbein Arts Inc., in Tokyo Japan for his creative usage of their acrylic paintings and mediums.
February 1990
Yamada in the Mardi Gras Guide magazine
On the occasion of his 3-months long solo art exhibition with his 48 paintings on canvas, "Divine Comedy: New Orleans Mardi Gras" at the Louisiana State Museum in French Quarter in New Orleans, Louisiana, Yamada's artworks were featured in the spread pages in full color of the Mardi Gras Guide magazine (1990 edition).
Yamada in the Mardi Gras Guide magazine
On the occasion of his 3-months long solo art exhibition with his 48 paintings on canvas, "Divine Comedy: New Orleans Mardi Gras" at the Louisiana State Museum in French Quarter in New Orleans, Louisiana, Yamada's artworks were featured in the spread pages in full color of the Mardi Gras Guide magazine (1990 edition).
February 1990
Yamada in Michigan Today newspaper
Yamada and his series of paintings entitled "Divine Comedy: New Orleans Mardi Gras" on display at his solo art exhibition at the Louisiana State Museum in New Orleans were featured in the front page and the inside spread by the Michigan Today newspaper, published by the University of Michigan.
(left) Detail of the "Golden Roses: Rex Parade on the Fat Tuesday". acrylic on canvas, 48x36 inch
Yamada in Michigan Today newspaper
Yamada and his series of paintings entitled "Divine Comedy: New Orleans Mardi Gras" on display at his solo art exhibition at the Louisiana State Museum in New Orleans were featured in the front page and the inside spread by the Michigan Today newspaper, published by the University of Michigan.
(left) Detail of the "Golden Roses: Rex Parade on the Fat Tuesday". acrylic on canvas, 48x36 inch
1990
Yamada received the "Honorary Citizenship of New Orleans" from the Mayor of New Orleans, Louisiana.
Yamada received the "Honorary Citizenship of New Orleans" from the Mayor of New Orleans, Louisiana.
1990
Yamada received the "Key to The City of New Orleans" from the Mayor of New Orleans, Louisiana
Yamada received the "Key to The City of New Orleans" from the Mayor of New Orleans, Louisiana
16 February 2000
Yamada on the cover of Times Picayune newspaper, New Orleans, LA
Yamada was featured in full color on the cover of the Entertainment Guide section of the Times-Picayune newspaper in New Orleans, LA. The issue featured Ya...mada and his artworks (New Orleans Mardi Gras Indian, Golden Star Hunter Tribe, Big Chief Larry Bannock) on the occasion of his three month-long solo art exhibition entitled "Divine Comedy: New Orleans Mardi Gras" with 48 paintings on canvas.
In this photo, Yamada holds mask from West (Venetian carnival mask) and East (Japanese mythic humanoid animal Karasutengu).
Shown below is an article inside of this issue.
Yamada on the cover of Times Picayune newspaper, New Orleans, LA
Yamada was featured in full color on the cover of the Entertainment Guide section of the Times-Picayune newspaper in New Orleans, LA. The issue featured Ya...mada and his artworks (New Orleans Mardi Gras Indian, Golden Star Hunter Tribe, Big Chief Larry Bannock) on the occasion of his three month-long solo art exhibition entitled "Divine Comedy: New Orleans Mardi Gras" with 48 paintings on canvas.
In this photo, Yamada holds mask from West (Venetian carnival mask) and East (Japanese mythic humanoid animal Karasutengu).
Shown below is an article inside of this issue.
March - May 1990
Yamada's Solo Art Exhibition at Louisiana State Museum
Takeshi Yamada's solo art exhibition "Divine Comedy: New Orleans Mardi Gras" with 48 paintings on canvas was held at the Louisiana State Museum in French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana during March and May, 1990. At the opening reception, Yamada received the "Key to the City" and the certificate of the "Honorary Citizen of New Orleans' from the Mayer. He was the second living artist, who ever had a solo art exhibition at this museum. On the occasion, his parents from Japan also attended. In addition, local politicians, celebrities, artists and almost all the New Orleans Mardi Gras Indian tribes also attended to celebrate his historic art exhibition there.
Shown in the left is Yamada's "Golden Roses" painting (48x36 inch, acrylic on canvas) featuring the scene from the Rex parade on the Fat Tuesday.
Yamada's Solo Art Exhibition at Louisiana State Museum
Takeshi Yamada's solo art exhibition "Divine Comedy: New Orleans Mardi Gras" with 48 paintings on canvas was held at the Louisiana State Museum in French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana during March and May, 1990. At the opening reception, Yamada received the "Key to the City" and the certificate of the "Honorary Citizen of New Orleans' from the Mayer. He was the second living artist, who ever had a solo art exhibition at this museum. On the occasion, his parents from Japan also attended. In addition, local politicians, celebrities, artists and almost all the New Orleans Mardi Gras Indian tribes also attended to celebrate his historic art exhibition there.
Shown in the left is Yamada's "Golden Roses" painting (48x36 inch, acrylic on canvas) featuring the scene from the Rex parade on the Fat Tuesday.
1989
Yamada won the Holbein Acryla Grant in Tokyo, Japan
Yamada won the Holbein Acryla Grant from the Holbein Arts Inc., in Tokyo Japan for his creative usage of their acrylic paintings and mediums. His painting "Divine Comedy: New Orleans Mardi Gras: Golden Roses" was featured in the thick exhibition book.
Yamada won the Holbein Acryla Grant in Tokyo, Japan
Yamada won the Holbein Acryla Grant from the Holbein Arts Inc., in Tokyo Japan for his creative usage of their acrylic paintings and mediums. His painting "Divine Comedy: New Orleans Mardi Gras: Golden Roses" was featured in the thick exhibition book.
December 1988
Yamada on the Cover
Yamada's original hand-colored etching & aquatint print (24x32 inch copper plate) on archival paper entitled "Maze and Blue, University of michigan Football Team" was commissioned by the Dean of the University of Michigan, School of Art for its permanent collection in 1987. The image was also featured in teh cover of the Michigan Today newspaper (1988 December, Vol.20, No.6 issue).
Yamada on the Cover
Yamada's original hand-colored etching & aquatint print (24x32 inch copper plate) on archival paper entitled "Maze and Blue, University of michigan Football Team" was commissioned by the Dean of the University of Michigan, School of Art for its permanent collection in 1987. The image was also featured in teh cover of the Michigan Today newspaper (1988 December, Vol.20, No.6 issue).
November 1988
Yamada on the Front Cover
Yamada's original watercolor painting on paper graced the cover of the November 1988 issue of the Ann Arbor Observer newspaper in Ann Arbor, MI. The scene depicts the football players of the University of Michigan (in maze and blue colors) at the game at the stadium in Ann Arbor, MI. Go Blue!
Yamada on the Front Cover
Yamada's original watercolor painting on paper graced the cover of the November 1988 issue of the Ann Arbor Observer newspaper in Ann Arbor, MI. The scene depicts the football players of the University of Michigan (in maze and blue colors) at the game at the stadium in Ann Arbor, MI. Go Blue!
June 1988
Yamada on the Front Cover
Yamada's original watercolor painting on paper graced the cover of the June 1988 issue of the Ann Arbor Observer newspaper in ann Arbor, MI. The scene depicts the two people walking in front of the boutique's glass window, which reflects the Michigan Theater on the busy State Street in Ann Arbor, MI.
Yamada on the Front Cover
Yamada's original watercolor painting on paper graced the cover of the June 1988 issue of the Ann Arbor Observer newspaper in ann Arbor, MI. The scene depicts the two people walking in front of the boutique's glass window, which reflects the Michigan Theater on the busy State Street in Ann Arbor, MI.
1988
Yamada's "Citizen Kings" Show
Yamada unveiled his series of 10 paintings on canvas at his solo art exhibition at the Neville-Sargent Gallery. THis was one of the oldest and the most established art galleries in the River North Gallery District ("SUHU"). Yamada also write and published a book “Citizen Kings: Chicago” with over 100 pages of unique visual culture of Chicago.
"City Street: Carson Pirie Scott Building, Chicago", 36x48 inch, oil on canvas
Yamada's "Citizen Kings" Show
Yamada unveiled his series of 10 paintings on canvas at his solo art exhibition at the Neville-Sargent Gallery. THis was one of the oldest and the most established art galleries in the River North Gallery District ("SUHU"). Yamada also write and published a book “Citizen Kings: Chicago” with over 100 pages of unique visual culture of Chicago.
"City Street: Carson Pirie Scott Building, Chicago", 36x48 inch, oil on canvas
May 1988
Yamada in Michigan Alumnus magazine
Yamada was featured in 6 pages (including teh front cover of the May/June issue of the Michigan Alumnus magazine, published by the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan in 1988. The extensive article by Sue A. Burris with over a dozen color photographs was entitled "From East to West: Artist Takeshi Yamada Is On The Move".
Yamada in Michigan Alumnus magazine
Yamada was featured in 6 pages (including teh front cover of the May/June issue of the Michigan Alumnus magazine, published by the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan in 1988. The extensive article by Sue A. Burris with over a dozen color photographs was entitled "From East to West: Artist Takeshi Yamada Is On The Move".
Yamada became a Fashion Model
For a short period of time in the late 1980s, Yamada became a professional fashion model, belonged to a major fashion model agencies in downtown Chicago, Illinois. Shown below are the both sides of his lareg size promotional color photograph, which was distributed widely in the industry then.
For a short period of time in the late 1980s, Yamada became a professional fashion model, belonged to a major fashion model agencies in downtown Chicago, Illinois. Shown below are the both sides of his lareg size promotional color photograph, which was distributed widely in the industry then.
7 April 1987
Yamada Won the Art Competition in Detroit, MI
Yamada received the Award and "Certificate of Achievement" for his artwork, by the Steelcase Fine art and Design Competition, sponsored by the Detroit Institute of Art (Museum) in Detroit, Michigan.
Yamada Won the Art Competition in Detroit, MI
Yamada received the Award and "Certificate of Achievement" for his artwork, by the Steelcase Fine art and Design Competition, sponsored by the Detroit Institute of Art (Museum) in Detroit, Michigan.
1987
Yamada's New York" Show in New Orleans
Yamada unveiled his new paintings at his solo art exhibition entitled “Heaven and Hell on the Street: New York”, inspired by the street scenes of New York at the Posselt-Baker Gallery in French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana.
On the occasion, Yamada also write and published an extensive exhibition book (over 100 page) “Heaven and Hell on the Street: New York”, featuring his paintings and inspirational culture of New York including extensive analysis of numbers of other super realism painters in New York.
"New York: Rockefeller Center: City Angels", oil on canvas,
Yamada's New York" Show in New Orleans
Yamada unveiled his new paintings at his solo art exhibition entitled “Heaven and Hell on the Street: New York”, inspired by the street scenes of New York at the Posselt-Baker Gallery in French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana.
On the occasion, Yamada also write and published an extensive exhibition book (over 100 page) “Heaven and Hell on the Street: New York”, featuring his paintings and inspirational culture of New York including extensive analysis of numbers of other super realism painters in New York.
"New York: Rockefeller Center: City Angels", oil on canvas,
December 1986
Yamada at his art production studio at the Graduate Students' Studio building of the University of Michigan, School of Art in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Unfortunately, this place was so far away from the School of Art main building so that they had to ride a school bus to get there.
Shown in the back is a series of 3x4 feet oil paintings simulating the street scenes of New York City. The artworks on the table are 18x24 inch hand-colored intaglio (etching and aquatint, etc.) prints of the same images, which he painted.
Yamada at his art production studio at the Graduate Students' Studio building of the University of Michigan, School of Art in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Unfortunately, this place was so far away from the School of Art main building so that they had to ride a school bus to get there.
Shown in the back is a series of 3x4 feet oil paintings simulating the street scenes of New York City. The artworks on the table are 18x24 inch hand-colored intaglio (etching and aquatint, etc.) prints of the same images, which he painted.
Winter 1986
Yamada's music paintings on display
Yamada exhibited his paintings for the group art exhibition at the International Student Center of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Yamada's music paintings on display
Yamada exhibited his paintings for the group art exhibition at the International Student Center of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
1986
Yamada won the First Prize at the Art Competition
Yamada won the First Prize at the Art Competition by the University Microfilms International in Ann Arbor, Michigan. His artwork also became the large size Calendar.
Yamada won the First Prize at the Art Competition
Yamada won the First Prize at the Art Competition by the University Microfilms International in Ann Arbor, Michigan. His artwork also became the large size Calendar.
1986
Yamada won the First Prize at the Art Competition
Yamada won the First Prize at the Art Competition by the University Microfilms International in Ann Arbor, Michigan. His artwork also became the large size Calendar.
Yamada won the First Prize at the Art Competition
Yamada won the First Prize at the Art Competition by the University Microfilms International in Ann Arbor, Michigan. His artwork also became the large size Calendar.
September - October 1986
MFA Graduate Students' Art Exhibition
Yamada exhibited his unique miniature oil paintings on the antique violin and banjo for the group fine art exhibition "MFA Graduate Students' Art Exhibition at the University of Michigan, School of Art in Ann Arbor, Michigan in 1986. This was his first art exhibition at the University.
Yamada studies painting and Intaglio printmaking (etching, aquatint, drypoint, engraving, mezzotint, spit bite, etc.) for his MFA program during 1985 and 1987. During the time, as the Teaching Assistant (TA) under Professor Rush, he also taught the Basic Drawing Class 101 for about 25 students at the University of Michigan School of Art.
(right) Yamada created miniature portrait oil painting of Russian music composer, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and angels on the back of the antique violin. He also carved fine grit lines on the surface and aged it. With this artwork, he won the calendar competition of the University Microfilm International, and the image was published in its large size calendar when he was a graduate student of the University of Michigan School of Art.
(left) Yamada created miniature portrait oil painting of American music composer Stephen Collins Foster on the antique banjo.
MFA Graduate Students' Art Exhibition
Yamada exhibited his unique miniature oil paintings on the antique violin and banjo for the group fine art exhibition "MFA Graduate Students' Art Exhibition at the University of Michigan, School of Art in Ann Arbor, Michigan in 1986. This was his first art exhibition at the University.
Yamada studies painting and Intaglio printmaking (etching, aquatint, drypoint, engraving, mezzotint, spit bite, etc.) for his MFA program during 1985 and 1987. During the time, as the Teaching Assistant (TA) under Professor Rush, he also taught the Basic Drawing Class 101 for about 25 students at the University of Michigan School of Art.
(right) Yamada created miniature portrait oil painting of Russian music composer, Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and angels on the back of the antique violin. He also carved fine grit lines on the surface and aged it. With this artwork, he won the calendar competition of the University Microfilm International, and the image was published in its large size calendar when he was a graduate student of the University of Michigan School of Art.
(left) Yamada created miniature portrait oil painting of American music composer Stephen Collins Foster on the antique banjo.
1986
Yamada won the First Prize at the Endowment Competition at the University of Michigan School of Art in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Yamada won the First Prize at the Endowment Competition at the University of Michigan School of Art in Ann Arbor, Michigan
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