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, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for August 2, 2025 |
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| Sun | 9 Leo 57 | 10 Leo 39 | 5 Scorpio 51 |
| Moon | 18 Gemini 46 | 23 Scorpio 31 | 14 Virgo 35 |
| Mercury | 2 Virgo 47 | 7 Leo 45 | 6 Scorpio 3 |
| Venus | 27 Gemini 37 | 2 Cancer 57 | 12 Libra 24 |
| Mars | 27 Scorpio 22 | 27 Virgo 21 | 20 Capricorn 26 |
| Jupiter | 19 Capricorn 59 | 12 Cancer 5 | 20 Capricorn 34 |
| Saturn | 5 Aries 1 | 1 Aries 28 | 29 Pisces 25 |
| Uranus | 13 Taurus 35 | 0 Gemini 59 | 11 Taurus 56 |
| Neptune | 17 Virgo 17 | 1 Aries 57 | 20 Virgo 19 |
| Pluto | 28 Cancer 38 | 2 Aquarius 22 | 0 Leo 7 |
| Rahu | 12 Sagittarius 13 | 20 Pisces 10 | 7 Sagittarius 33 |
| Ketu | 12 Gemini 13 | 20 Virgo 10 | 7 Gemini 33 |
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