Shigeko Kubota was a pioneering Japanese artist known for her contributions to video art and sculpture. Born on August 2, 1937, she became prominent in New York, particularly recognized for her installations that creatively combined sculpture with her own video works. Kubota was an early adopter of the Sony Portapak camera, which she regarded as a 'new paintbrush.' A key member of the Fluxus movement, she collaborated closely with various avant-garde artists, exploring the influence of technology on personal memory and emotions through her innovative artworks.
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Meaning of the name - Shigeko
generous child, child of prosperity
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Shigeko Kubota belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Niigata
Place of Death: New York City
Educated At: New School
Occupation: video artist | performance artist | visual artist | university teacher | sculptor | television producer
Spouses: David Behrman | Nam June Paik
Employers: School of Visual Arts
Awards Received: Maya Deren Award | Guggenheim Fellowship
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on August 2, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for August 2, 2024 |
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| Sun | 9 Leo 57 | 10 Leo 53 | 4 Scorpio 51 |
| Moon | 18 Gemini 46 | 20 Cancer 12 | 1 Virgo 33 |
| Mercury | 2 Virgo 47 | 3 Virgo 50 | 4 Scorpio 25 |
| Venus | 27 Gemini 37 | 27 Leo 4 | 11 Libra 10 |
| Mars | 27 Scorpio 22 | 8 Gemini 47 | 19 Capricorn 43 |
| Jupiter | 19 Capricorn 59 | 14 Gemini 42 | 20 Capricorn 26 |
| Saturn | 5 Aries 1 | 18 Pisces 25 | 29 Pisces 28 |
| Uranus | 13 Taurus 35 | 26 Taurus 54 | 11 Taurus 58 |
| Neptune | 17 Virgo 17 | 29 Pisces 40 | 20 Virgo 18 |
| Pluto | 28 Cancer 38 | 0 Aquarius 36 | 0 Leo 7 |
| Rahu | 12 Sagittarius 13 | 9 Aries 30 | 7 Sagittarius 36 |
| Ketu | 12 Gemini 13 | 9 Libra 30 | 7 Gemini 36 |
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