Yuko Shimizu

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

Class / live event

April 13 - 19, 2026

back to my favorite mentoring event: Quarantine in Menorca, Spain

Where:

Menorca, Spain
When:

April 13 - 19, 2026
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I know you find it very mysterious, unless you have been already. Sort of art/painting bootcamp, that takes place in a beautiful uninhabited island off Menorca Spain. It is, by far, the most memorable teaching experience I have ever done, and I don’t say it lightly, because I put a lot of effort into every teaching opportunities, and everything I have taught have been pretty much memorable. But yes, it is a bit of a different level.
Yes, it is very pricy. Not for everyone I know. but if you are passionate about creating, looking for a very meaningful week, and make tons of fellow artist friends and mentors from around the world, then I do highly recommend you do it at least once.
This time, I am dragging my long time friend and fellow experienced instructor at School of Visual Arts Mu Pan with me. We will do our best to give you a money and and time worth of experiences.
Hope to see you there!
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live event / online event / Panel Discussion

May 9, 2025

Adobe Live event during OFFF Barcelona 2025

Where:

Adobe booth at Disseny Hub, Barcelona
When:

Friday, May 9th at 2:30PM
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As a part of this year’s OFFF Barcelona I will be speaking at, I am invited to do a mini interview session with nice peope at Adobe.
You can join Adobe Live in person or online.
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Conference / live event

May 8 - 10, 2025

speaking at OFFF Barcelona 2025

Where:

Disseny Hub, Barcelona
When:

My talk will be on May 10, in the evening
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I will be coming back to OFFF Barcelona for the first time since 2012! And it will be a 25th anniversary event!
Looking forward to meeting you all. I will also be doing Adobe Live event while I am there.
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live event / Workshop

May 1-4, 2025

Illustration Workshop in Seville, Spain

Where:

La Galeria Roja, Seville, Spain
When:

May 1-4, 2025
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Thank you, the workshop is sold out.

I will be back to Seville teaching at La Galeria Roja for four day workshop. Open to all levels of illustrators.
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Class / live event

October 14 – 20, 2024

mentoring at Quarantine event in Menorca, Spain

Where:

Lazaretto Island, Menorca, Spain
When:

October 14 – 20, 2024
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I will be one of the mentors at an art boot-camp that takes place in an uninhabited island off Menorca, Spain.
We, all the mentors, will promise to give you a memorable experiences learning and making art peer friends.
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live event / Workshop

May 16 - 19, 2024

Illustration Workshop in Seville, Spain

Where:

La Galeria Roja, Seville, Spain
When:

May 16 - 19, 2024
Etc:

Thank you, the workshop is sold out.

I will be back to Seville teaching at La Galeria Roja for four day workshop. Open to all levels of illustrators.
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free event / Lecture

June 2, 2018

free talk event in Madrid

Where:

Museo ABC: Calle de Amaniel, 29, 28015 Madrid, Spain
When:

Saturday, June 2, 2018 12:30 – 2:00PM
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As a part of RIZOMA Film Festival in collaboration with Museo ABC, a museum in Madrid dedicated to illustration and drawing, we have realized the last minutes talk event that is free and open to public.

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Workshop

May 24 – 27, 2018

illustration workshop in Seville, Spain

Where:

La Galeria Roja, Seville, Spain
When:

May 24 – 27, 2018
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UPDATE: Thank you. This workshop is now sold out. Looking forward to seeing all of you who are attending.

I will be back again teaching a four day illustration workshop in majestic Seville, Spain.

This workshop is open to all levels and limited to around max of 18 participants. For Spanish speakers, there will be Spanish-English translator available for the duration of the workshop. Price point is set very reasonable at EUR 450. Spots are for first come first served basis.
To get more info, and to reserve your spot, please contact info@lagaleriaroja.com or call (+34) 955-22-12-00
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free event / Lecture / School Visits

October 18, 2017

Lecture in Barcelona, Spain, open to the public

Where:

Máster de Ilustración y Cómic de Elisava, Galeria Cromo iTzmin
When:

Wednesday, October 18, 2017 6:00PM
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Máster de Ilustración y Cómic de Elisava of Barcelona kindly invited me to speak at the school. This event is mainly for students of Elisava but also open to the public. The event will be held from 18h on Wednesday, November 18. Those of you who are interested in attending, please RSVP to info@galeriacromo.com

Read more about the event, location, etc on Máster de Ilustración y Cómic de Elisava’s Facebook page.

Nos traemos a Yuko Shimizu! Te ofrecemos un encuentro cercano con ella el próximo miercoles 18 oct. en @galeriacromo donde nos hablará de sus alucinantes ilustraciones- Confirmacion x mail imprescindible – En el Master @ilustracionycomicelisava nos vamos superando en eventazos! Con @vinomonologo #yencimagratis #ilustration #japan #japanese #illustration #freeentrance #confirmation #artist #meeting

Posted by Máster de Ilustración y Cómic de Elisava on Friday, October 13, 2017

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Conference

October 17 – 18, 2017

speaking at Smashing Conference in Barcelona, Spain

Where:

Palau de la Musica Catalana, Barcelona, Spain
When:

October 17 – 18, 2017
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I will be speaking at Smashing Conference in Barcelona, Spain this fall. Event info is as follows. Tickets are now available.

“With a lineup of 15 brilliant speakers and the best scenarios to offer you a valuable and unforgettable 1 track, 2 full conference days and 7 workshops. Our mission is to explore real-life web design problems and techniques that are relevant and applicable to your work straight away. Join us for a few special days of friendly conversation, learning and new ideas — we’d love to see you there!”

photo by Anton Repponen

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