NEWS 1991-1995 (This page is in progress.)
Summer 1995
Yamada's "New Visions" Show, Chicago
Yamada unveiled his new series of artworks at two solo art exhibitions. One is at the Yamada Art Center Gallery. Another is at the Paulina Art Center on the occasion of the annual Around the Coyote Art Exposition in Chicago, Illinois.
Yamada Art Center representied numbers of local artists in the West Side Gallery District.
Yamada's "New Visions" Show, Chicago
Yamada unveiled his new series of artworks at two solo art exhibitions. One is at the Yamada Art Center Gallery. Another is at the Paulina Art Center on the occasion of the annual Around the Coyote Art Exposition in Chicago, Illinois.
Yamada Art Center representied numbers of local artists in the West Side Gallery District.
1995
Yamada's "Post Photo Realism", Billings, Montana
Yamada unveiled 10 acrylic paintings on canvas representing his unique art style, which he called "Post Photo Realism" at his solo art exhibition at the Montana State University in Billings, Montana. This was his first show in Montana. An art lecture was also given for the public by him at the opening reception
Yamada's "Post Photo Realism", Billings, Montana
Yamada unveiled 10 acrylic paintings on canvas representing his unique art style, which he called "Post Photo Realism" at his solo art exhibition at the Montana State University in Billings, Montana. This was his first show in Montana. An art lecture was also given for the public by him at the opening reception
1995
Yamada's "Urban Portraits" Show in Milwaukee
Yamada unveiled new series of paintings on his solo art exhibition at the Peltz Gallery in milwaukee, Wisconsin. These acrylic paintings on canvas were inspired by the scenes of downtown Milwaukee.
An extensive exhibition book with over 70 pages of information about the Milwaukee and its unique visual culture was also written and published by Yamada.
Yamada's "Urban Portraits" Show in Milwaukee
Yamada unveiled new series of paintings on his solo art exhibition at the Peltz Gallery in milwaukee, Wisconsin. These acrylic paintings on canvas were inspired by the scenes of downtown Milwaukee.
An extensive exhibition book with over 70 pages of information about the Milwaukee and its unique visual culture was also written and published by Yamada.
1995
Yamada's "Post Photo Realism", Mont Vernon, Ohio
Yamada unveiled 10 acrylic paintings on canvas representing his unique art style, which he called "Post Photo Realism" at his solo art exhibition at the Mount Vernon Nazaren College in Mount Vernon, Ohio. An art lecture was also given for the public by him at the opening reception
Yamada's "Post Photo Realism", Mont Vernon, Ohio
Yamada unveiled 10 acrylic paintings on canvas representing his unique art style, which he called "Post Photo Realism" at his solo art exhibition at the Mount Vernon Nazaren College in Mount Vernon, Ohio. An art lecture was also given for the public by him at the opening reception
1995
Yamada's "Treasures" Show in Chicago
Yamada unveiled his new series of miniature paintings at his solo art exhibition entitled "Treasures" at the Yamada Art Center in Chicago, Illinois.
An extensive exhibition book "Miniatures" with over 100 pages on information about the art of miniature paintings was also written and published by Yamada.
Yamada's "Treasures" Show in Chicago
Yamada unveiled his new series of miniature paintings at his solo art exhibition entitled "Treasures" at the Yamada Art Center in Chicago, Illinois.
An extensive exhibition book "Miniatures" with over 100 pages on information about the art of miniature paintings was also written and published by Yamada.
1994
Yamada's “Grand Illusions" Show in Chicago
Yamada unveiled his new series of paintings at his solo art exhibition entitled "Grand illusions: Chicago: 1893 - 1994" at the Neville-Sargent Gallery at the Rever North Gallery District ("SUHU") in Chicago, Illinois. Some of his painting were inspired by the historical black and white photos graphs of the old Chicago including the Columbia Exposition.
An extensive exhibition book "Grand illusions: Chicago: 1893 - 1994" with over 100 pages on information about his artworks and the historical sources, which inspired him was also written and published by Yamada.
Yamada's “Grand Illusions" Show in Chicago
Yamada unveiled his new series of paintings at his solo art exhibition entitled "Grand illusions: Chicago: 1893 - 1994" at the Neville-Sargent Gallery at the Rever North Gallery District ("SUHU") in Chicago, Illinois. Some of his painting were inspired by the historical black and white photos graphs of the old Chicago including the Columbia Exposition.
An extensive exhibition book "Grand illusions: Chicago: 1893 - 1994" with over 100 pages on information about his artworks and the historical sources, which inspired him was also written and published by Yamada.
Summer 1994
Yamada at the "Telling It Like It Is: Realism in Paintings, Drawings & Prints" Group Art Exhibition
Yamada exhibited his "post-super realism paintings" of Chicago and Milwaukee at the group fine art exhibition "Telling It Like It Is: Realism in Paintings, Drawings & Prints" at the Peltz Gallery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Shown in the right is Yamada's "Blue Point, Chicago", 30x30 inch, acrylic painting on canvas.
Yamada at the "Telling It Like It Is: Realism in Paintings, Drawings & Prints" Group Art Exhibition
Yamada exhibited his "post-super realism paintings" of Chicago and Milwaukee at the group fine art exhibition "Telling It Like It Is: Realism in Paintings, Drawings & Prints" at the Peltz Gallery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Shown in the right is Yamada's "Blue Point, Chicago", 30x30 inch, acrylic painting on canvas.
1994
Yamada's "Visual Anthropology" at the Paulina Art Center, Chicago
Yamada unveiled his new series of paintings at two solo art exhibitions simultaneously in Chicago. One was his solo art exhibition entitled "Visual Anthropology" at the Yamada Art Center. Another was at his art booth at the annual Around the Coyote Art Exposition held at the Paulina Art Center.
Yamada's "Visual Anthropology" at the Paulina Art Center, Chicago
Yamada unveiled his new series of paintings at two solo art exhibitions simultaneously in Chicago. One was his solo art exhibition entitled "Visual Anthropology" at the Yamada Art Center. Another was at his art booth at the annual Around the Coyote Art Exposition held at the Paulina Art Center.
May-June 1993
Yamada's "Divine Comedy" Show at the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art
Takeshi Yamada's solo art exhibition "Divine Comedy: New Orleans Mardi Gras" with 48 paintings on canvas was held at the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art in Laurel, MIssissippi. At the opening reception, Yamada also gave an art lecture for the public there.
Shown in the left is Yamada's "Birthplace of Gods" painting (36x48 inch, acrylic on canvas) featuring the spacious studio of the world's largest float builder, Blain Kern Artists, Inc. in New Orleans, Louisiana
Yamada's "Divine Comedy" Show at the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art
Takeshi Yamada's solo art exhibition "Divine Comedy: New Orleans Mardi Gras" with 48 paintings on canvas was held at the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art in Laurel, MIssissippi. At the opening reception, Yamada also gave an art lecture for the public there.
Shown in the left is Yamada's "Birthplace of Gods" painting (36x48 inch, acrylic on canvas) featuring the spacious studio of the world's largest float builder, Blain Kern Artists, Inc. in New Orleans, Louisiana
1992
Yamada's “Eternity: Amsterdam” Show in Amsterdam
Yamada unveiled his new 10 paintings inspired by his 2 weeks' art trip to Amsterdam at his solo art exhibition entitled "Eternity: Amsterdam" at his solo art exhibition at the Gallerrie Charlotte Daneel in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
An extensive exhibition book "Eternity: Amsterdam" with over 70 pages of information about his artworks and the inspirational resources about Amsterdam was also written and published by Yamada.
Shown in the left is Yamada's "Café American" restaurant in Amsterdam.
Yamada's “Eternity: Amsterdam” Show in Amsterdam
Yamada unveiled his new 10 paintings inspired by his 2 weeks' art trip to Amsterdam at his solo art exhibition entitled "Eternity: Amsterdam" at his solo art exhibition at the Gallerrie Charlotte Daneel in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
An extensive exhibition book "Eternity: Amsterdam" with over 70 pages of information about his artworks and the inspirational resources about Amsterdam was also written and published by Yamada.
Shown in the left is Yamada's "Café American" restaurant in Amsterdam.
November 1992
Yamada became the "Chicago's Very Own" by Channel 9 TV News in Chicago.
The Chicago WGN Channel 9 television's "Chicago's Very Own" segment featured Takeshi Yamada and his solo art exhibition at the Neville-Sargent Gallery in the River North Gallery District ("SUHU") in Chicago, Illinois in November 1992.
Yamada became the "Chicago's Very Own" by Channel 9 TV News in Chicago.
The Chicago WGN Channel 9 television's "Chicago's Very Own" segment featured Takeshi Yamada and his solo art exhibition at the Neville-Sargent Gallery in the River North Gallery District ("SUHU") in Chicago, Illinois in November 1992.
November -December 1992
Yamada's “Chicago Chronicle: From the Great Fire to the Great Flood” Show in Chicago
Yamada unveiled his new paintings, hand-colored silkscreen prints, painted jewelry cases, and color drawings at his solo art exhibition entitled "Chicago Chronicle: From the Great Fire to the Great Flood" at the Neville-Sargent Gallery in Chicago, Illinois. Some of the paintings reflected the recent city's major tragedy "Great Chicago Flood".
An extensive exhibition book "Chicago Chronicle: From the Great Fire to the Great Flood" with over 70 pages of information about his artworks and the inspirational resources about Chicago was also written and published by Yamada.
Shown in the left is Yamada holding his hand-colored "(old) Wrigley Field (baseball stadium)" at the opening reception on November 7, 1992. Two Great Chicago Fire paintings are also seen behind him on the wall.
Yamada's “Chicago Chronicle: From the Great Fire to the Great Flood” Show in Chicago
Yamada unveiled his new paintings, hand-colored silkscreen prints, painted jewelry cases, and color drawings at his solo art exhibition entitled "Chicago Chronicle: From the Great Fire to the Great Flood" at the Neville-Sargent Gallery in Chicago, Illinois. Some of the paintings reflected the recent city's major tragedy "Great Chicago Flood".
An extensive exhibition book "Chicago Chronicle: From the Great Fire to the Great Flood" with over 70 pages of information about his artworks and the inspirational resources about Chicago was also written and published by Yamada.
Shown in the left is Yamada holding his hand-colored "(old) Wrigley Field (baseball stadium)" at the opening reception on November 7, 1992. Two Great Chicago Fire paintings are also seen behind him on the wall.
1992
Yamada in THE FINE ART INDEX, 1992 North American Edition
Yamada's three paintings were featured in THE FINE ART INDEX, 1992 North American Edition
Yamada in THE FINE ART INDEX, 1992 North American Edition
Yamada's three paintings were featured in THE FINE ART INDEX, 1992 North American Edition
Summer 1992
Yamada created an oil pastel painting performance for the benefit auction
Yamada created a large oil pastel painting on the board among other dozen of artists for the benefit auction entitled "Le Cirque d'Art" organized by the Art Encounter in Chicago, IL. In this photo, Yamada wore the French beret and "Samue", a type of the traditional labor outfit commonly worn by the Zen sect of Buddhist priests when they engage in labors (such as cleaning, cooking, carpentry works, etc.) at their temples in Japan for many centuries.
Yamada created an oil pastel painting performance for the benefit auction
Yamada created a large oil pastel painting on the board among other dozen of artists for the benefit auction entitled "Le Cirque d'Art" organized by the Art Encounter in Chicago, IL. In this photo, Yamada wore the French beret and "Samue", a type of the traditional labor outfit commonly worn by the Zen sect of Buddhist priests when they engage in labors (such as cleaning, cooking, carpentry works, etc.) at their temples in Japan for many centuries.
1991
Yamada's "Cityscapes" Show at the Chicago Culture Center
Yamada unveiled his series of Chicago subject paintings at his solo art exhibition entitled "Cityscapes" at the Chicago Culture Center in Chicago, Illinois.
Shown in the left is the historic Water Tower, which is the single survived and preserved architecture after the Great Chicago Fire (October 8, 1871) as seen today in Chicago downtown. Shown in the left with two long antenna at the top of the building is the John Hancock Building.
Yamada's "Cityscapes" Show at the Chicago Culture Center
Yamada unveiled his series of Chicago subject paintings at his solo art exhibition entitled "Cityscapes" at the Chicago Culture Center in Chicago, Illinois.
Shown in the left is the historic Water Tower, which is the single survived and preserved architecture after the Great Chicago Fire (October 8, 1871) as seen today in Chicago downtown. Shown in the left with two long antenna at the top of the building is the John Hancock Building.
1991
Yamada's "Iron: Phoenix: Chicago Architecture" Show
Yamada unveiled new series of paintings "Iron Phoenix: Chicago Artchitecture" at his solo art exhibition at the Neville-Sargent Gallery in Chicago, Illinois. On the occasion, he also write and published an exhibition book with over 100 pages of fascinating story of unique and distinctive culture of Chicago, which inspired him to create those artworks.
"Regeneration of Chicago", acrylic on canvas, 40x30 inch
Yamada's "Iron: Phoenix: Chicago Architecture" Show
Yamada unveiled new series of paintings "Iron Phoenix: Chicago Artchitecture" at his solo art exhibition at the Neville-Sargent Gallery in Chicago, Illinois. On the occasion, he also write and published an exhibition book with over 100 pages of fascinating story of unique and distinctive culture of Chicago, which inspired him to create those artworks.
"Regeneration of Chicago", acrylic on canvas, 40x30 inch
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