NEWS 1996-2000
1 December - 22 December 2000
Yamada's "Visual Anthropology" Show
Takeshi Yamada unveiled a series of paintings at his solo art exhibition "Visual Anthropology" at the Larson Art Gallery at the University of Minnesota in St. Paul, Minnesota. Opening Reception was held on December 1, 6-8pm.
(left) "Yachts at the Ohio Street Beach of Lake Michigan, Chicago", 24x32 inch, acrylic on canvas
Yamada's "Visual Anthropology" Show
Takeshi Yamada unveiled a series of paintings at his solo art exhibition "Visual Anthropology" at the Larson Art Gallery at the University of Minnesota in St. Paul, Minnesota. Opening Reception was held on December 1, 6-8pm.
(left) "Yachts at the Ohio Street Beach of Lake Michigan, Chicago", 24x32 inch, acrylic on canvas
2000
Yamada Art Center and Museum of World Wonders opened in Brooklyn, New York
Yamada opened the Yamada Art Center (art production studio and art class) in the spacious 2000sq feet first floor apartment shortly after moving from Chicago, IL to Brooklyn, NY in the summer of 2000. Its spacious 2000sq feet gallery was renamed "Museum of World Wonders" in 2001. for displaying and selling his artworks.
This photograph shows the entrance view of the Museum of World Wonders.
Yamada Art Center and Museum of World Wonders opened in Brooklyn, New York
Yamada opened the Yamada Art Center (art production studio and art class) in the spacious 2000sq feet first floor apartment shortly after moving from Chicago, IL to Brooklyn, NY in the summer of 2000. Its spacious 2000sq feet gallery was renamed "Museum of World Wonders" in 2001. for displaying and selling his artworks.
This photograph shows the entrance view of the Museum of World Wonders.
2000
Yamada at French-American Chamber of Commerce Party
Takeshi Yamada unveiled his artwork for the art auction at the French-American Chamber of Commerce's Party, “La Nuit des Etoiles” (Night of the Stars), at the Drake Hotel in Chicago, IL. This festive party also had a professional fashion show. Shown in the left is Yamada's artwork "Chicago Theater, Staircase" (36x24inch, acrylic painting on canvas). (Private Collection)
Yamada at French-American Chamber of Commerce Party
Takeshi Yamada unveiled his artwork for the art auction at the French-American Chamber of Commerce's Party, “La Nuit des Etoiles” (Night of the Stars), at the Drake Hotel in Chicago, IL. This festive party also had a professional fashion show. Shown in the left is Yamada's artwork "Chicago Theater, Staircase" (36x24inch, acrylic painting on canvas). (Private Collection)
May 2000
Yamada at the James Thompson Center
Takeshi Yamada exhibited his artworks at the "Asian American Art Exhibition" group art exhibition at the James Thompson Center in Chicago, IL.
(Left) Yamada's artwork, "Chicago: Fountain (48x36inch, acrylic painting on canvas). (Right) Yamada at the opening reception.
Yamada at the James Thompson Center
Takeshi Yamada exhibited his artworks at the "Asian American Art Exhibition" group art exhibition at the James Thompson Center in Chicago, IL.
(Left) Yamada's artwork, "Chicago: Fountain (48x36inch, acrylic painting on canvas). (Right) Yamada at the opening reception.
May 2000
Yamada at the "Return of the Men" Group Art Exhibition
Takeshi Yamada exhibited his paintings at the popular annual "Return of the Men" Group Fine Art Exhibition at the Peltz Gallery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Shown in the right is Yamada's "Part O'Brian's Double Piano Bar, New Orleans", 30x40inch, acrylic painting on canvas.
Yamada at the "Return of the Men" Group Art Exhibition
Takeshi Yamada exhibited his paintings at the popular annual "Return of the Men" Group Fine Art Exhibition at the Peltz Gallery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Shown in the right is Yamada's "Part O'Brian's Double Piano Bar, New Orleans", 30x40inch, acrylic painting on canvas.
2000
Yamada at “Visual Anthropology 2000” Show
Yamada unveiled his series of paintings at his solo art exhibition “Visual Anthropology 2000” at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minnesota. On the occasion, Yamada also wrote and published an exhibition book with over 100 pages of unique and distinctive visual culture of major cities, which inspired him to create his paintings.
Yamada at “Visual Anthropology 2000” Show
Yamada unveiled his series of paintings at his solo art exhibition “Visual Anthropology 2000” at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minnesota. On the occasion, Yamada also wrote and published an exhibition book with over 100 pages of unique and distinctive visual culture of major cities, which inspired him to create his paintings.
2000
Yamada at the Red Bud Gallery
Takeshi Yamada exhibited 5 paintings at the strictly adult only special group art exhibition "Sextablos" at the Red Bud Gallery in Houston, TX. Shown here is his "Venus in Chicago", 8x10 inch, acrylic painting on zinc plate, (Private collection).
This nation-wide traveling art exhibition was held at Chicago, IL; Houston, TX; Portland, OR, and San Jose, CA.
This artwork was featured in a monthly magazine in Europe.
Art review: Sextablos
Yamada at the Red Bud Gallery
Takeshi Yamada exhibited 5 paintings at the strictly adult only special group art exhibition "Sextablos" at the Red Bud Gallery in Houston, TX. Shown here is his "Venus in Chicago", 8x10 inch, acrylic painting on zinc plate, (Private collection).
This nation-wide traveling art exhibition was held at Chicago, IL; Houston, TX; Portland, OR, and San Jose, CA.
This artwork was featured in a monthly magazine in Europe.
Art review: Sextablos
2000
Yamada's Paintings, featured in "THE CHICAGO ART SCENE: CHICAGO 2000"
Yamada's 3 artworks were featured in two color two-pages spread. Also his artist's statement, biography, gallery representation, and contact information were featured.
'ART SCENE: CHICAGO 2000', book by Ivy Sundell, Crow Woods Publishing, 2000. over 70 Chicago-area contemporary artists. 159 page.
Yamada's Paintings, featured in "THE CHICAGO ART SCENE: CHICAGO 2000"
Yamada's 3 artworks were featured in two color two-pages spread. Also his artist's statement, biography, gallery representation, and contact information were featured.
'ART SCENE: CHICAGO 2000', book by Ivy Sundell, Crow Woods Publishing, 2000. over 70 Chicago-area contemporary artists. 159 page.
4 January - 11 February 2000
Yamada at "Takeshi Yamada's Chicago" Show
Takeshi Yamada unveiled his over 30 artworks (paintings, limited edition prints, miniature paintings, etc.) at his solo art exhibition "Takeshi Yamada's Chicago" at the Collins Fine Art gallery in SUHU in Chicago, Illinois. (Shown below is the large size color announcement card) The 30+page exhibition book was also produced by Yamada and published by the gallery on the occasion.
Yamada at "Takeshi Yamada's Chicago" Show
Takeshi Yamada unveiled his over 30 artworks (paintings, limited edition prints, miniature paintings, etc.) at his solo art exhibition "Takeshi Yamada's Chicago" at the Collins Fine Art gallery in SUHU in Chicago, Illinois. (Shown below is the large size color announcement card) The 30+page exhibition book was also produced by Yamada and published by the gallery on the occasion.
1999
Yamada at the Hyde Park Art Center
Takeshi Yamada exhibited 5 paintings at the strictly adult only special group art exhibition "Sextablos" at the Hyde Park Art Center in Chicago, IL. Shown here is his "Venus in Chicago", 8x10 inch, acrylic painting on zinc plate, (Private collection).
This nation-wide traveling art exhibition was held at Chicago, IL; Houston, TX; Portland, OR, and San Jose, CA.
This artwork was featured in a monthly magazine in Europe.
Art review: Sextablos
Yamada at the Hyde Park Art Center
Takeshi Yamada exhibited 5 paintings at the strictly adult only special group art exhibition "Sextablos" at the Hyde Park Art Center in Chicago, IL. Shown here is his "Venus in Chicago", 8x10 inch, acrylic painting on zinc plate, (Private collection).
This nation-wide traveling art exhibition was held at Chicago, IL; Houston, TX; Portland, OR, and San Jose, CA.
This artwork was featured in a monthly magazine in Europe.
Art review: Sextablos
Summer 1999
Yamada at the "Milwaukee Artists" Show
Yamada exhibited his four Chicago street scene paintings at the Uihlein Peters Gallery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
(L-R) Cissie Peltz, Takeshi Yamada, and the gallery director of the Uihlein Peters Gallery just before the opening reception.
Yamada at the "Milwaukee Artists" Show
Yamada exhibited his four Chicago street scene paintings at the Uihlein Peters Gallery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
(L-R) Cissie Peltz, Takeshi Yamada, and the gallery director of the Uihlein Peters Gallery just before the opening reception.
Summer 1999
Yamada at the "Milwaukee Artists" Show
Yamada exhibited his four Chicago street scene paintings at the Uihlein Peters Gallery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Yamada at the "Milwaukee Artists" Show
Yamada exhibited his four Chicago street scene paintings at the Uihlein Peters Gallery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
July 7, 1999
Yamada in The Peotone Vedette newspaper
As a language consultant (English teacher, interpreter, translator), Yamada worked for over several hundred major corporations and government offices (including FBI, Federal courts, police offices, fire departments, United Nations, schools etc.) in Japan and the United States. Although what he did was a work behind the stage for supporting his clients, sometimes, he was also featured in media such as newspapers, magazines and TV news. Shown below is Takeshi Yamada featured in The Peotone Vedette newspaper in Gary Indiana (July 7, 1999. Vol., 105, no. 22) on the occasion of his Japanese-English interpreter assignment for the formal visit by the delegation of Japanese farmers visiting the farmers (and government offices) in Peotone, Illinois.
Yamada in The Peotone Vedette newspaper
As a language consultant (English teacher, interpreter, translator), Yamada worked for over several hundred major corporations and government offices (including FBI, Federal courts, police offices, fire departments, United Nations, schools etc.) in Japan and the United States. Although what he did was a work behind the stage for supporting his clients, sometimes, he was also featured in media such as newspapers, magazines and TV news. Shown below is Takeshi Yamada featured in The Peotone Vedette newspaper in Gary Indiana (July 7, 1999. Vol., 105, no. 22) on the occasion of his Japanese-English interpreter assignment for the formal visit by the delegation of Japanese farmers visiting the farmers (and government offices) in Peotone, Illinois.
1999
Yamada at "Art Milwaukee" Show
Yamada exhibited artworks at the group art exhibition "Art Milwaukee" at the Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
(left) Pfister Hotel, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, acrylic on canvas, 24x32 inch
Yamada at "Art Milwaukee" Show
Yamada exhibited artworks at the group art exhibition "Art Milwaukee" at the Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
(left) Pfister Hotel, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, acrylic on canvas, 24x32 inch
August 1999
Yamada's painting became a folded Holiday Card
"Chicago: Magnificent Mile on Fire" by me (acrylic painting on canvas) became a folding holiday cards for the Kimata Personnel & Consultants, Inc., in Chicahgo, Illinois in 1999.
Yamada's painting became a folded Holiday Card
"Chicago: Magnificent Mile on Fire" by me (acrylic painting on canvas) became a folding holiday cards for the Kimata Personnel & Consultants, Inc., in Chicahgo, Illinois in 1999.
circa 1999
Portrait of Prof. Ted Fujita
Yamada produced numerous commissioned portrait pictures for his clients in Baltimore, Maryland and Chicago, Illinois. In 1999, Yamada was commissioned to create a portrait painting for Professor Ted Fujita in Chicago, Illinois. He is internationally famed for his research of tornado, which gave him the nick name "Dr. Tornado". He received a major award and medal "Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold and Silver Star" (勲二等瑞宝章) from the Japanese Emperor.
NOTE: Tetsuya Theodore "Ted" Fujita (藤田 哲也 Fujita Tetsuya, October 23, 1920 – November 19, 1998) was a prominent Japanese-American severe storms researcher. His research at the University of Chicago on severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes and typhoons revolutionized knowledge of each. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ted_Fujita
Portrait of Prof. Ted Fujita
Yamada produced numerous commissioned portrait pictures for his clients in Baltimore, Maryland and Chicago, Illinois. In 1999, Yamada was commissioned to create a portrait painting for Professor Ted Fujita in Chicago, Illinois. He is internationally famed for his research of tornado, which gave him the nick name "Dr. Tornado". He received a major award and medal "Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold and Silver Star" (勲二等瑞宝章) from the Japanese Emperor.
NOTE: Tetsuya Theodore "Ted" Fujita (藤田 哲也 Fujita Tetsuya, October 23, 1920 – November 19, 1998) was a prominent Japanese-American severe storms researcher. His research at the University of Chicago on severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes and typhoons revolutionized knowledge of each. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ted_Fujita
1999
Yamada's "Recent Paintings" Show
Yamada unveiled a series of paintings at his solo show entitled"recent Paintings" at the Salem State College in Salem, MA. Yamada also created and published this exhibition's catalogue book.
(left) Columbian Exposition of 1893 in Chicago, 24x32 inch, acrylic on canvas
Yamada's "Recent Paintings" Show
Yamada unveiled a series of paintings at his solo show entitled"recent Paintings" at the Salem State College in Salem, MA. Yamada also created and published this exhibition's catalogue book.
(left) Columbian Exposition of 1893 in Chicago, 24x32 inch, acrylic on canvas
1999
Yamada at the Consulate General of Japan at Chicago
Takeshi Yamada exhibited his artworks at the Japan Information Center at the Consulate General of Japan at Chicago, Illinois. “Into The Future”, five person exhibition, Chicago, IL.
Yamada at the Consulate General of Japan at Chicago
Takeshi Yamada exhibited his artworks at the Japan Information Center at the Consulate General of Japan at Chicago, Illinois. “Into The Future”, five person exhibition, Chicago, IL.
1999
Yamada at the Consulate General of Japan at Chicago
Takeshi Yamada exhibited his artworks at the Japan Information Center at the Consulate General of Japan at Chicago, Illinois. “Into The Future”, five person exhibition, Chicago, IL.
Yamada at the Consulate General of Japan at Chicago
Takeshi Yamada exhibited his artworks at the Japan Information Center at the Consulate General of Japan at Chicago, Illinois. “Into The Future”, five person exhibition, Chicago, IL.
1999
Yamada at the Belloc Lownders Fine Art
Takeshi Yamada unveiled his artworks "Night Fountain #2" (48x36inch, acrylic painting on canvas) at the juried group fine art exhibition "The Chicago Art Scene" at the Belloc Lowndes Fine Art in Chicago, IL.
This exhibition was held on the occasion of the publishing of the book "The Chicago Art Scene" by Ivy Sandell from Crow Woods Publishing in 1998. 68 Chicago-area contemporary artists. 151 page. Yamada's artwork "Night Fountain #2" graced the cover of the "The Chicago Art Scene". Three more artworks, artist's statement, and biography are also featured in this book.
Yamada at the Belloc Lownders Fine Art
Takeshi Yamada unveiled his artworks "Night Fountain #2" (48x36inch, acrylic painting on canvas) at the juried group fine art exhibition "The Chicago Art Scene" at the Belloc Lowndes Fine Art in Chicago, IL.
This exhibition was held on the occasion of the publishing of the book "The Chicago Art Scene" by Ivy Sandell from Crow Woods Publishing in 1998. 68 Chicago-area contemporary artists. 151 page. Yamada's artwork "Night Fountain #2" graced the cover of the "The Chicago Art Scene". Three more artworks, artist's statement, and biography are also featured in this book.
1998
Yamada's Painting on the Cover & inside of the book, THE CHICAGO ART SCENE
Takeshi Yamada's artwork entitled "Night Fountain, Chicago" (48x36inch, acrylic painting on canvas) graced the cover of the book, 'Chicago Art Scene' by Ivy Sundell in 1998. Yamada's artworks were also featured in two color two-pages spread. Also, his artist's statement, biography, gallery representation, and contact information were featured.
'The Chicago Art Scene', book by Ivy Sundell, Crow Woods Publishing, 1998. 68 Chicago-area contemporary artists. 151 page.
Yamada's Painting on the Cover & inside of the book, THE CHICAGO ART SCENE
Takeshi Yamada's artwork entitled "Night Fountain, Chicago" (48x36inch, acrylic painting on canvas) graced the cover of the book, 'Chicago Art Scene' by Ivy Sundell in 1998. Yamada's artworks were also featured in two color two-pages spread. Also, his artist's statement, biography, gallery representation, and contact information were featured.
'The Chicago Art Scene', book by Ivy Sundell, Crow Woods Publishing, 1998. 68 Chicago-area contemporary artists. 151 page.
8 September - 30 October 1998
Yamada's "Chicago" Show
Yamada had a solo art exhibition with over 30 paintings and limited edition hand-colored silkscreen prints entitled "CHICAGO: where the people excited most" at Shinsen art gallery in Chicago, IL.
Yamada's "Chicago" Show
Yamada had a solo art exhibition with over 30 paintings and limited edition hand-colored silkscreen prints entitled "CHICAGO: where the people excited most" at Shinsen art gallery in Chicago, IL.
8 September - 30 October 1998
Yamada's "Chicago" Show
Yamada had a solo art exhibition with over 30 paintings and limited edition hand-colored silkscreen prints entitled "CHICAGO: where the people get excited most" at Shinsen art gallery in Chicago, IL.
Yamada's "Chicago" Show
Yamada had a solo art exhibition with over 30 paintings and limited edition hand-colored silkscreen prints entitled "CHICAGO: where the people get excited most" at Shinsen art gallery in Chicago, IL.
24 February - 4 April 1998
Takeshi Yamada: Recent Paintings
in Kentucky
Yamada exhibited several dozens of paintings on canvas and miniature paintings at his solo art exhibition at the Brownsboro gallery in Louisville, Kentucky. Yamada attended the opening reception on February 27.
Takeshi Yamada: Recent Paintings
in Kentucky
Yamada exhibited several dozens of paintings on canvas and miniature paintings at his solo art exhibition at the Brownsboro gallery in Louisville, Kentucky. Yamada attended the opening reception on February 27.
24 February - 4 April 1998
Takeshi Yamada: Recent Paintings
in Kentucky
Yamada exhibited several dozens of paintings on canvas and miniature paintings at his solo art exhibition at the Brownsboro gallery in Louisville, Kentucky.
Takeshi Yamada: Recent Paintings
in Kentucky
Yamada exhibited several dozens of paintings on canvas and miniature paintings at his solo art exhibition at the Brownsboro gallery in Louisville, Kentucky.
1998 Key to The City of Gary from the Mayor, Gary, IN
1998 Plaque of Recognition from the Gary Community School Corporation, Gary, IN
1998
Yamada at "Recent Paintings" Show
Yamada exhibited 10 paintings at his solo art exhibition "Recent Paintings" at the Eastern Oregon University in La Grande, Oregon.
Yamada at "Recent Paintings" Show
Yamada exhibited 10 paintings at his solo art exhibition "Recent Paintings" at the Eastern Oregon University in La Grande, Oregon.
1998
Yamada's "Visual Anthropology" Show
Yamada unveiled a series of artworks at his solo art exhibition "Visual Anthropology" at the Around The Coyote Art Exposition at the Fine Art Building in Chicago, IL. On the occasion, he also produced a group fine art exhibition at Yamada Art Center. These located in the West Side Gallery District in Chicago.
Yamada's "Visual Anthropology" Show
Yamada unveiled a series of artworks at his solo art exhibition "Visual Anthropology" at the Around The Coyote Art Exposition at the Fine Art Building in Chicago, IL. On the occasion, he also produced a group fine art exhibition at Yamada Art Center. These located in the West Side Gallery District in Chicago.
January 1998
Yamada's "Treasures" Show
Yamada unveiled his series of miniature paintings at his solo art exhibition “Treasures” at Yamada Art Center (art gallery) in Westside Gallery District in Chicago, IL. On the occasion, 300+page book entitled "Art of Miniatures" was written and published by Yamada.
(left) The Miniature portrait oil painting of the Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and angels on the back of the antique violin, by Yamada.
Yamada's "Treasures" Show
Yamada unveiled his series of miniature paintings at his solo art exhibition “Treasures” at Yamada Art Center (art gallery) in Westside Gallery District in Chicago, IL. On the occasion, 300+page book entitled "Art of Miniatures" was written and published by Yamada.
(left) The Miniature portrait oil painting of the Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and angels on the back of the antique violin, by Yamada.
Summer 1997
Yamada's "Celebration of Life" Show
Yamada exhibited his Mardi Gras paintings at his solo art exhibition "Celebration of Life" at the Holiday Inn Express in Elmhurst, IL.
Yamada's "Celebration of Life" Show
Yamada exhibited his Mardi Gras paintings at his solo art exhibition "Celebration of Life" at the Holiday Inn Express in Elmhurst, IL.
1997
Yamada's "Techno Cities" Show
Yamada exhibited a series of street scene paintings of "LOOP" of Chicago at his solo art exhibition "Techno City" at the Yamada Art Center in the West Side Gallery District in Chicago, IL.
(left) Sears Tower, Observatory, 36x48 inch, acrylic on canvas)
Yamada's "Techno Cities" Show
Yamada exhibited a series of street scene paintings of "LOOP" of Chicago at his solo art exhibition "Techno City" at the Yamada Art Center in the West Side Gallery District in Chicago, IL.
(left) Sears Tower, Observatory, 36x48 inch, acrylic on canvas)
1996
Yamada's "Recent Paintings" Show
Yamada unveiled a series of street scens paintings and landscape drawings at his solo art exhibition at the David Adler Cultural Center in Libertyville, IL.
Yamada's "Recent Paintings" Show
Yamada unveiled a series of street scens paintings and landscape drawings at his solo art exhibition at the David Adler Cultural Center in Libertyville, IL.
Spring 1996
Yamada at "Oasis" Show
Yamada unveiled a series of paintings of water fountains in Chicago at his solo art exhibition "Oasis" at Yamada Art Center in West Side Gallery district in Chicago, IL. On the occasion, exhibition catalogue book was also written and published by Yamada.
Yamada at "Oasis" Show
Yamada unveiled a series of paintings of water fountains in Chicago at his solo art exhibition "Oasis" at Yamada Art Center in West Side Gallery district in Chicago, IL. On the occasion, exhibition catalogue book was also written and published by Yamada.
30 January - 24 February 1996
Yamada's "Magnificent Visions" Show
Yamada unveiled a series of paintings representing the mysterious visions of the cities full of symbolisms at his solo art exhibition "Magnificent Visions" at the Artemisia Gallery in Chicago, IL.
Yamada's "Magnificent Visions" Show
Yamada unveiled a series of paintings representing the mysterious visions of the cities full of symbolisms at his solo art exhibition "Magnificent Visions" at the Artemisia Gallery in Chicago, IL.
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