Yoshitaka Amano to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award and Appear at LightBox Expo 2026
Yoshitaka Amano will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Concept Art Awards, held during LightBox Expo in Pasadena, California. The ceremony will take place on Saturday, October 24, at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, honoring his lasting contributions to animation, illustration, character design, and video games.
On Sunday, October 25, Amano will return to the Civic Auditorium for “An Hour with Yoshitaka Amano,” from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. In conversation with Charles Solomon, he will reflect on his career, artistic philosophy, and the inspirations behind his work. The session will also feature a live drawing demonstration, offering audiences an opportunity to experience his creative process firsthand.
LightBox Expo runs from October 23–25, 2026, at the Pasadena Convention Center.
