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feeling, not
a gallery.
Choose a mood and the room itself answers — the light cools or warms, the air changes pace, and only the works that carry that feeling step forward from the dark. Everything else recedes into shadow.
Taro Yamamoto
Taro Yamamoto: A Life in Abstract Expressionism Early Life and Education Taro Yamamoto (born October 29, 1919, in Hollywood, California – died 1994) was a significant figure within the New York School of Abstract Expressionist artists. His early life was marked by a unique cultural experience; he lived in Japan from the age of six to nineteen, an upbringing that would profoundly influence his artistic vision. Born in California but
deeply connected to Japanese culture. Served in the U.S. Army during World War II (November 7, 1941 – February 23, 1946). Artistic Development and Influences Following his military service, Yamamoto dedicated himself to formal artistic training. He studied at several prestigious institutions: Santa Monica City College (1949). The Art Students League of New York (1950-1952), under the guidance of Yasuo Kuniyoshi, Morris Kantor,…