Takato Yamamoto

Yamamoto (山本) family name, Takato (タカト) first name

Takato Yamamoto is a vanilla illustrator whose work blends horror, sensuality and fantasy. His work includes scenes of bondage.

Takato Yamamoto

Activities

Illustrator

Alternate Names

山本タカト(Japanese)

Biography

1960: Born in Akita, Japan.

1983: Graduates from Tokyo Zokei University.

1994(c): Refines his Ukiyo-e pop style to create his "Heisei Aesthetics."

Interesting Points

Yamamoto is a member of the International Ukiyo-e Society.

Yamamoto's works unclude queer figures.

Events and Performances

• 1998: Creation Gallery, Ginza. "Heisei Aesthetics" exhibition

• 2001: HB Gallery, Omotesando. "Azure Peep Window" exhibition

• 2002: Span Art Gallery. "Alter of Narcissus" exhibition

• 2003: TAKOche, Nakano. "Lunar Eclipse Nocturne" exhibition

• 2005: Mondo Bizzarro Gallery, Rome. "Make Up of Darkness" exhibition

• 2026: May 28. Le Mette Gallery. "Infinite Imaginaries - The New International Illustration Scene" exhibition

Selected Works

Books

• Allure of Pharkamon (Treville, 2007)

• Alter of Narcissus (Treville, 2002)

• Coffin of a Chimera (Treville, 2007)

• Divertimento For a Martyr (Treville, 2006)

• Rib of a Hermaphrodite (Treville, 2008)

• Scarlet Maniera (Treville, 2001)

Image Gallery

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  "Confusing Entity" 2004

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  "Evil Spirit" 2004

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  "Red Moon"