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 Influenc…