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Welcome to galleries for my late mother's paintings and photographic portraits of my life based in Arizona since 2000. Photo galleries feature my dear friends with playful spirits, nature in Arizona, impressions from my travels, and invaluable moments with my family.

Born and grown up in Japan, I enjoy living in the States for the last 10 years as an adventure and an opportunity to earn an alternate perspective on my roots.

Enjoy - and your comments are appreciated!
Masato Kubota
Phoenix, Arizona, USA
Website since February 2005

All images in these galleries are copyright protected; Use without permission is prohibited.

Featured Galleries

My Mother's Paintings : Reiko Kubota 1930-1999.  Born in Kumano, Shimane Pref., Japan.  Lived in Matsue for many years.  Loved paintings all her life.  Studied under Painter Tadao Tomioka.

My Mother's Paintings

Reiko Kubota 1930-1999. Born in Kumano, Shimane Pref., Japan. Lived ...

Updated: Nov 14, 2006 9:59am PST

My Favorite Photos : "Fellowship, passion to share, and hope for the future" - Portraits of my life based in Arizona since 2000.  Photos are in reverse chronological order.  Visit other galleries for more pics.

My Favorite Photos

"Fellowship, passion to share, and hope for the future" - Portraits of ...

Updated: Nov 02, 2009 11:07pm PST

Oct '09 - Mamady Keita in Phoenix : Mamady is back to Arizona with his family, Monette and Nasira.  Nasira is now two and half years old!  They have been touring the world for the entire year.  We were so lucky to have him and his family on their temporary return to the U.S.  If I heard correct, they will continue touring for another year.
A weekend workshop was at Mesa Art Center on October 16, 17 and 18: Beginners Classes - Fe, Marakadon, Kudani, Mishima, Denadon.  Intermediate Classes - Tiriba, Sofa, Matoto.  We covered many rhythms in one weekend!  I was also glad to see my friends from Tucson, Flagstaff and Durango.  Many thanks to Lorin and Bernd for organizing the workshop as always!

Mamady Keita & Sewa Kan - YouTube video for their concert in Europe, 2009:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeUt7KWQjWQ

Oct '09 - Mamady Keita in Phoenix

Mamady is back to Arizona with his family, Monette and Nasira. Nasira ...

Updated: Oct 28, 2009 2:58pm PST

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Experimental Slideshows

Experimental Slideshows

Updated: Sep 17, 2009 8:44am PST

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Art & Memories

9 galleries with 485 photos

Updated: Nov 14, 2006 9:59am PST

Travel

24 galleries with 524 photos

Updated: Oct 06, 2008 1:00pm PST

West African Drum & Dance

3 galleries with 108 photos

Updated: Oct 28, 2009 11:43pm PST

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4 galleries with 72 photos

Updated: Mar 30, 2008 11:47pm PST

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