Yuko Shimazu Yuko Shimazu Yuko Shimizu

Award winning Japanese illustrator based in New York City and instructor at School of Visual Arts.

Competition / Exhibition / Group Show
Jan 7 – 30, 2015

Society of Illustrators ILLUSTRATORS 57 (part1)

  • Where:

    The Society of Illustrators, 128 E 63rd St, New York, NY 10065
  • When:

    Friday, January 9, 2015 6:00PM (opening reception)
  • Etc:

    The first of the two-part annual exhibition will open at The Museum of American Illustration at the Society of Illustrators (New York) on January 7th, and will be up till January 30th. The first segment is Advertising, institutional and uncommissioned categories.
    I have one piece in this show, in Advertising category. This was a poster image created for Tokyo Night Show, a music festival in Tokyo, Japan.
    List of all the medal winners here.
    Buy your ticket to the opening reception (Friday, January 9th) here. Hope to see you on the opening night.

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Lecture / Panel Discussion / Signing
December 3, 2014

an evening to celebrate Criterion Design

  • Where:

    The Society of Illustrators, 128 E 63rd St, New York, NY 10065
  • When:

    Wednesday, December 3, 2014 6:30PM
  • Etc:

    The Criterion Collection, a continuing series of important classic and contemporary films, has commissioned work from some of the most exciting illustrators and designers working today.  Artists David Plunkert, Gregory Manchess, Leanne Shapton, Yuko Shimizu, Adrian Tomineand Ron Wimberly, along with moderator Eric Skillman, will discuss the process of creating new art for great cinema, and celebrate the release of Criterion Designs, a new book featuring features covers, supplemental art and never-before-seen sketches and concept art. Followed by a book signing and reception.
    read more here
    purchase ticket here

    Admission
    $15 Non-members | $10 Members | $7 Seniors/students (with valid ID)
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Exhibition / Group Show
Sep 2 - Oct 18, 2014

SPECTRUM the exhibition

  • Where:

    The Society of Illustrators, 128 E 63rd St, New York, NY 10065
  • When:

    Friday, September 12, 2014 6:30PM (opening reception)
  • Etc:

    this is  the second exhibition of SPECTRUM The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art, in collaboration with Spectrum I am honored to have a piece exhibited in this show. The image (pictured) was originally created for Microsoft, and won Silver Medal from Spectrum 16 in 2008. You can see all the images from this Microsoft advertising campaign here

    Curated by Irene Gallo of TOR and Greg Manchess, with co-curators Arnie and Cathy Fenner, the exhibit features over one hundred pieces of art on display in the Main and Lower galleries at the Society’s headquarters in the Upper East Side.  Works range from large scale oil paintings depicting elaborate scenes from favorite classical tales to beautiful bronze sculptures of sly mythical creatures.

    An Opening Reception will take place on Friday, September 12th beginning at 6:30pm. The show runs up to October 18. 

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free event / Lecture
July 14, 2014

free talk event at Apple Store SOHO, NYC

  • Where:

    Apple Store SOHO: 103 Prince St, New York, NY 10012
  • When:

    Monday, July 14, 2014 7:00-8:00PM
  • Etc:

    New Yorkers, please come join me for an evening of free talk event at Apple Store SOHO. It has been a while since I last did a free event in my home town. I will do a bit of show and tell, and answer some of your questions.
    My studio assistant Mr. Bruiser da Chihuahua may join weather permitting.
    Online RSVP here

Class / Workshop
November 5, 2013

Paul Pope x Yuko sketch night at the Society of Illustrators

  • Where:

    Society of Illustrators, 128 E 63rd St, New York, NY 10065 (Lexington and 63rd St.)
  • When:

    November 5, 2013, 6:30 - 9:00PM
  • Etc:

    great news for comic fans and illustrators. Your chance to draw with legendary comic artist Paul Pope . Paul and I will be hosting a sketch night at the Society of Illustrators in New York. Bring your drawing supplies and draw with us. We will have a fun night.
    tickets are $20, students and seniors $10. Purchase tickets in advance while supplies last.

    (attached image is a page from Paul’s new book Battling Boy)

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free event / Lecture / Signing
May 11, 2013

book signing at Books of Wonder

  • Where:

    Books of Wonder, 18 West 18th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues, New York City
  • When:

    Saturday, May 11, 2013 12:00 noon – 2:00PM
  • Etc:

    Kids and parents, and those of you grown ups who love picture books, come to Books of Wonder on Saturday, May 11.
    I will be signing my first kids book Barbed Wire Baseball , and speaking a bit about what’s behind creating this book. Six other artists who recently published new kids book from Abrams are going to be there too. Come stop by!

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Panel Discussion / private event
May 1, 2013

SVA Senior Week panel discussion

  • Where:

    SVA Theater, 333 West 23rd Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues, NYC
  • When:

    Wednesday, May 1, 2013 3:00PM – 5:00PM
  • Etc:

    I will be at this year’s School of Visual Arts Senior Week panel discussion titled “Surviving & Thriving in the Freelance World”.
    Any of you SVA students and recent alumni can register and come to the event. Those of you who have mixed emotions of excitement and worries over being a freelancer after graduation, please come stop by and ask us questions.

    This event is for SVA students and recent alumni ONLY. I am sorry, but the event is not open to the general public.

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free event / Lecture
February 27, 2013

free event at Apple Store NYC

  • Where:

    Apple Store West 14th Street: 401 W. 14th St. (9th Avenue), New York, NY 10014 212-444-3400
  • When:

    Wednesday, February 27, 2013 7:00 - 8:00PM
  • Etc:

    Come hang with me at my talk at Apple Store on 14th Street, MeatPacking District, New York, on Wednesday February 27th (7-8PM).
    The event is free and open to the public. (and, it is in the beautiful beautiful Apple Store Meatpacking District) I will do a bit of show and tell, and answer any of your questions.
    PS: my studio assistant Mr. Bruiser da Chihuahua may join me weather permitting.

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Panel Discussion
October 24, 2012

SPD’s Ask The Pros LIVE!

  • Where:

    Type Directors Club: 347 West 36th Street, Suite 603 (between 8th and 9th Avenues) New York, NY 10018
  • When:

    Wednesday, October 24, 2012 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
  • Etc:

    Intended for students who are interested in editorial design and illustration.
    Come hear the panel of magazine design professionals answer your most pressing questions about resumes, portfolios, interviews and all-things-career-related. We’ll cover print design, tablet design, illustration and more. Tons of great advice to be had, AND we’ll be giving away FREE SPD BOOKS.
    RSVP and ticket purchase required to attend the event.

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radio show
March 22, 2012, archive can be heard anytime online

Sam Weber’s radio interview

  • Where:

    SVA Radio Station, and can be streamlined anywhere
  • Etc:

    appearing on Sam Weber‘s popular radio show interviewing illustrators: Your Dreams My Nightmares. Interview can be streamlined anytime and anywhere

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