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■PROFILE (summary)
1954 born in Kiryu Gunmma Japan
1978 graduated from Tokyo University of Arts majoring in metal molding
1980 completed formation design graduate degree at Tokyo University ofArts
1986 invited to be entered for High Technology Art International Exhibition
1988 directed Mt.Koya Tokyo annex Mandala Pavilion space design
1989 directed 100th anniversary of Sendai City establishment commemorative event space design
1995 Solo exhibition "Orijin" at Utsukushigahara Kogen Museum of Art, The Utsukushi-ga-hara Open-Air Museum
　"TODAY'S JAPAN DESIGN SAMPLlNG '95," Invitational Exhibition, Toronto, Canada
　Shinjuku NS building X'mas tree"Dream of Light1" to 1997
1997 Artwork coordinate for Kiryu City Performing Arts Center
2000 Christmas Decoration design for The Kobe Fashion Plaza Rink Christmas Decoration
2001 Christmas Decoration design for The Queen's Square Yokohama Station Core

■currently working
An associate professor at Faculty of Arts at Tokyo Institute of Polytechnics, from 1995 to 1998.
A part-time instructor at Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music, from 1995 to 1998.
Now an associate professor at Joshibi University of fine art and design for 2001.

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1954 Born in Kiryu. Gunmma Japan

1978 Graduated Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music majored in casting and metalworking.

1979 Awarded the Ataka Prize "FORM BOX," Gallery-Te, Ginza

1980 Received an M.A.from the Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music.
Solo Exhibition "Light Surprise Box : CUMOS," Atelier Nouveau, Seibu Department Store, Ikebukuro
"Japan International Art Exhibition" Prize Winner, Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum
Awarded at the "Int Japan Graphic Exhibition," Parch "4-Artists Exhibit," Municipal Hall, Kiryu

1981 Solo Exhibition "Yamazaki Minori," Gallery412, Harajuku
Solo Exhibition "Light Pyramid : Visual 4-Cornered Exhibition," Atelier, Seibu Department Store,Ikebukuro
Winner of the Bronze Prize at "Design Forum '81," Japan Design Committee "FORM BOX-2," Gallery Tamaya, Ginza

1983 Solo Exhibition "Colorful Tricks : FANTACL" Atelier Nouveau, Seibu Department Store, Ikebukuro
Solo Exhibition "Light Art of Minori Yamazaki," Art Center-M, Obama
"Design Forum '83," Prize Winner, Japan Design Committee

1984 "Design New Wave '84," Invitational Showing, Japan Design Committee
Awarded the Prize for Excellence at the "Second Omni-Art Contest," Obunsha
"FORM BOX-3," Gallery Tamaya, Ginza
"A MUSEUM OF FUN Part 2," The Asahi Newspaper, Matsuya Department Store, Ginza

1985 "High Technology Art," Invitational Exhibition, Art Juni
"Design Forum '85," Invitational Exhibition, Japan Design Committee
"White illumination : Plastic Art of Light," Ohdori Park, Sapporo
"Visual Circus '85," Matsuya Department Store, Ginza
"Great Halley's Comet Exhibition," entrance-zone light art, Seibu Department Store, Ikebukuro

1986 "High Technology International Art," Invitational Exhibition, Art Juni
"Clock Design by 31 Plastic Artists," Matsuya, Ginza
"Illusion, Transparent, Shine," Acrylic Art Group, Gallery Center Point

1987 Solo Exhibition "THE PEEP MAN SHOW," Gallery of Fun, Matsuya Department Store, Ginza
Solo Exhibition "Light Art : Aplysia," Design Gallery, Matsuya Department Store, Ginza
"Design & Architecture" to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Tokyo National University of
　 Fine Arts and Music, interior display, Matsuya Department Store, Ginza
Magical Romance Hall of "Dream Factory," art work, Fujisankei Communications Group

1988 Solo Exhibition "APLYSIA : Mollusc of Light," Graphics Station, Harajuku "ARTISTIC IMPRESSION SCENE," Invitational Exhibition, PXA
"Mandate Pavilion," Koyasan Tokyo Branch, space design & art work

1989 Solo Exhibition "APLYSIA : A Space Egg of Light," Plus-Minus Gallery, Ginza
"Becker's," Gallery Nakazawa, Ginza
"ARTISTIC IMPRESSION NON-STILE," Invitational Exhibition, PXA
"Mitsubishi Future Hall : Space Tunnel," Yokohama EXPO, art work Sendai Municipal Government 100th Anniversary ; "Starlight Fantasia," direction "Conception of Light," direction and installation Kyusyu Electric Imuzu Building, Light art object production.

1990 "Becker's," Gallery Nakazawa, Ginza
"Tinkle Post Office," Flower EXPO in Osaka, space design & art work
Spaceworld "Galaxy Theatre," foyer object production
NHK program "Einstein," planning staff
"CUMOS DANCING" has been adopted as the title background image for NHK program

1991 "Tokyo Rooming Live '91," Installation, Matsushita Densan, Tokyo P/N, Shiodome
Takaoka Craft Competition "Table of Ginrei Suiran," Special Invitational Exhibition, Takaoka
"T-Port," Okayama Toyota Showroom lighting design

1992 Solo Exhibition "Light Art of Minori Yamazaki," Light Art Exhibition, Tepco La Fonte,
Utsunomiya "Emanation of Light," Installation, Sumida Riverside Gallery
"Table 35"of 35 Artists Performance, Invitational Exhibition, Matsuya Department Store, Ginza
"Youso," Space Design, Kiryu Textile Promotional Show '92 Harajuku Quest
"Mysterious Escher Hall" Huis Ten Bosch, Nagasaki, Presentation Area

1993 "Yousou," Space Design, Kiryu Textile Promotional Show '93 Space Design, Harajuku Quest
"Nagoya International Orchid Exhibition," Entrance Zone Installation

1994 "Light Object Exhibition," Special Judge Prize, Gifu
"Marina City," Light art project Wakayama Resort EXPO, Wakayama Prefectural Hall
"Wasou," art direction, Kiryu Textile Promotional Show '94 Hanae Mori The Space
"Yousou," space design, Kiryu Textile Promotional Show '94 Harajuku Quest

1995 Solo Exhibition "Orijin-Mystery of living, feeling," Light Art Museum, The Utsukushi-ga-hara Open-Air Museum
"TODAY'S JAPAN DESIGN SAMPLlNG '95," Invitational Exhibition, Toronto, Canada
Shinjuku NS building X'mas tree"Dream of Light1"

1996 "Message form the Future"Art Work coodination for Kiryu City Performing Arts center
Shinjuku NS building X'mas tree"Dream of Light2"

1997 Shinjuku NS building X'mas tree"Dream of Light3"
Artwork coordinate for Kiryu City Performing Arts Center

2000 Christmas Decoration design for The Kobe Fashion Plaza Rink Christmas Decoration

2001 Christmas Decoration design for The Queen's Square Yokohama Station Core