Hiro Yamagata Art
Japanese, b. 1948
Hiro Yamagata, born in 1948 in Maibara, Japan, is a contemporary artist known for his vibrant and intricate works. He studied at L’Ecole des Beaux Arts in Tokyo and moved to Los Angeles in 1978, where his style was influenced by various cultures and artistic movements. Yamagata’s art features bright colors, detailed compositions, and a blend of pop art with traditional Japanese influences. His themes often include motion, energy, and the celebration of life.
In the 1980s, Yamagata began collaborating with Martin Lawrence Galleries, a partnership that helped him gain significant recognition in the U.S. Martin Lawrence Galleries produced and distributed many of his limited edition prints, expanding his audience.to
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Lively Paris street. 1973. Oil on canvas. 54 x 73cm
By Hiro Yamagata
Located in Riga, LV
Lively Paris street. 1973. Oil on canvas. 54 x 73cm
Hiro Yamagata was born near Kyoto, Japan, went to Paris to study art, and considers himself an American artist. In his Los Angeles studio, Yamagata paints minutely detailed scenes of Paris streets, cafes and parks. He captures the essence of the naif style by presenting life in simple terms, and the world in the happiest light. His creative synthesis of photorealist and neo-folk techniques has won countless admirers and collectors.
Yamagata's vision is unequivocally cheerful and his imagery is endlessly inventive. He works from a palette of over 100 shades of acrylic paints, and renders in exacting detail with brushes with as small as two hairs. Serigraphs of some of Yamagata's most popular paintings...
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1970s Modern Hiro Yamagata Art
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Canvas, Oil
"Vacance" framed, signed 1980 limited edition serigraph by artist Hiro Yamagata
By Hiro Yamagata
Located in Boca Raton, FL
"Vacance" serigraph by artist Hiro Yamagata. Hand-signed Yamagata in front lower right corner. Hand-numbered 217/300. Image size: 21 x 26 3/4 inches.
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1980s Contemporary Hiro Yamagata Art
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Screen
Happy Birthday Liberty, 100th Birthday of the Statue of Liberty. Large serigraph
By Hiro Yamagata
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Happy Birthday Liberty, 100th Birthday of the Statue of Liberty" 1986 is an original color serigraph on thick paper by renown artist Hiro Yamagata (Japanese, b. ...
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Western Film
By Hiro Yamagata
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Western Film" 1976 is an original color lithograph on Arches paper by renown artist Hiro Yamagata (Japanese, b. 1948) It is signed and numbered 39/185 in pencil ...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Hiro Yamagata Art
Materials
Lithograph
Vacance
By Hiro Yamagata
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Vacance" 1980 is an original color serigraph on paper by renown artist Hiro Yamagata (Japanese, b. 1948) It is signed and numbered 204/300 in pencil by the artis...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Hiro Yamagata Art
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Screen
Hiro Yamagata -- Galerie Moderne
By Hiro Yamagata
Located in BRUCE, ACT
Hiro Yamagata
Galerie Moderne
Serigraph
Hanf-signed lower right
Numbered 86/295
Image size 39.5 x 19.5 cm
Sheet size 52.8 * 40.6 cm
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Early 2000s Hiro Yamagata Art
Materials
Screen
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Hiro Yamagata art for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a wide variety of authentic Hiro Yamagata art available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of art to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of blue and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Hiro Yamagata in screen print, canvas, fabric and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the modern style. Not every interior allows for large Hiro Yamagata art, so small editions measuring 29 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Yasuo Kuniyoshi, Kazuhide Yamazaki, and Utagawa Yoshitora. Hiro Yamagata art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $4,000 and tops out at $19,972, while the average work can sell for $6,750.