Yuko Shimazu Yuko Shimazu Yuko Shimizu

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

Conference / Lecture
September 7-9, 2015

Reasons to be Creative conference

  • Where:

    Brighton, UK
  • When:

    September 7-9, 2015
  • Etc:

    REASONS is a 3 day conference with a festival vibe, held annually in Brighton UK. Every year the very best international creative and developer speakers take to the stage to wow, inspire, inform, entertain, thrill, teach and mix with web designers and coders that attend from all over the world.
    I will be speaking at REASONS this coming September. Tickets can be purchased here

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Exhibition / free event / Group Show
August 22 – September 19, 2015

The Sports Show at SVA Gallery

  • Where:

    SVA Chelsea Gallery, 601 West 26th Street, 15th floor, New York City
  • When:

    August 22 – September 19, 2015
  • Etc:

    The School of Visual Arts Alumni Society presents “The Sports Show,” a survey of creative work in various media that brings fans closer to the action—before, after and during the game. The exhibition brings together more than 30 leading artists and designers who graduated from SVA in commercial design and advertising, film and video, illustration and cartooning, motion graphics, painting and photography. These artists are behind some of the most iconic imagery and creative direction in the world of sports.
    I will be a part of this exhibition showing Barbed Wire Baseball artwork.
    Opening reception will be held on Thursday, September 10, 6:00 – 8:00PM

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Exhibition / Group Show
June 3 – August 15, 2015

New York View: MTA Arts & Design Illustrates the City

  • Where:

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

    June 3 – August 15, 2015
  • Etc:

    New York View celebrates a selection of work by artists, illustrators and graphic designers who have been commissioned by the MTA to design posters and who have been selected to create permanent public work for the MTA system. This show examines the way the artists move from pen and paper to more durable materials like glass, mosaic and stainless steel as work is translated to become a permanent fixture in the neighborhoods of New York.
    My poster which was created in 2011 is also on view during this exhibit.

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Exhibition / Group Show
April 18 – Sept 6, 2015

SAMURAI at Worcester Art Museum X Giant Robot

  • Where:

    Worcester Art Museum: 55 Salisbury St. Worcester, MA 01609
  • When:

    April 18 – September 6, 2015
  • Etc:

    Discover the samurai, in history and popular culture! Guest curator Eric Nakamura, editor and founder of Giant Robot Magazine, combines historical Japanese arms and armor from the Worcester Art Museum and John Woodman Higgins collections with work by contemporary artists inspired by samurai and their enduring myth.
    A few of my digital works are included in the show. Other contemporary artists include: James Jean Mu Pan Kent Williams and kozyndan

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free event / Group Show / Open House / student event
May 5, 2015

SVA Illustration and Cartooning open studio

  • Where:

    School of Visual Arts: 380 Second Avenue (or 310 East 22nd St) 7th floor, NY
  • When:

    Tuesday, May 5, 2015 6:00 – 8:00PM
  • Etc:

    Chris Buzelli and I together had one of the best groups of graduating seniors in our class at School of Visual Arts this year. We are so proud they are graduating and joining the industry as up and coming young illustrators and cartoonists. Please join us for the graduating Illustration and Cartooning BFA students’ open studios tonight. Free and open to the public.

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Panel Discussion / private event
April 14, 2015

The Gild presents: The Power of Story

  • Where:

    This is an invitation only event
  • When:

    Tuesday, April 14, 2015 7:00PM
  • Etc:

    This is an invitation only event
    Branding agency The Gild is organizing an evening event for marketers and creatives. I will be on a panel about Power of Storytelling with Kevin Allison of Risk!, Chuck Salter of Fast Company and Noa Santos of Home Polish.

free event / Lecture / School Visits
March 26, 2015

free event at University of Georgia

  • Where:

    The Lamar Dodd School of Art at University of Georgia The Lamar Dodd School of Art Lecture Hall #151, 270 River Road, Athens, GA 30602-7676
  • When:

    Thursday, March 26, 5:30PM
  • Etc:

    I am honored to be invited as this year’s Jack Davis Distinguished Visiting Artist to The Lamar Dodd School of Art at University of Georgia.
    Among the three day visit to the school, there is an evening event that is free and open to public. If you are in Athens and Atlanta area, please come stop by.

Exhibition / Group Show
Feb 10 – march 28, 2015

Little Nemo: Dream Another Dream

  • Where:

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

    Wednesday, February 18, 2015 5:00 – 10:00PM (opening reception_
  • Etc:

    Original pages from recently published comic anthology Little Nemo: Dream Another Dream  (Locust Moon Press) are exhibited at the Society of Illustrators.
    I have a page in this book, and original black and white drawing is showcased in this show. See my page here

    Happy Hour and reception is held on February 18 from 5PM to 10PM. $10 cover charge includes small plates buffet. Please pay at the door.

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free event / Lecture / School Visits
February 26, 2015

free event at HKU Utrecht

  • Where:

    HKU Auditorium (203) Ina-Boudier Bakkerlaan 50, 3582, Utrecht, The Netherlands
  • When:

    Thursday, February 26, 6:00PM
  • Etc:

    I will be visiting art school HKU of Utrecht, The Netherlands for a couple of days to spend time with students. As a part of the visit, we have scheduled a lecture which is also free and open to public.
    If you are in Utrecht or near-by towns, please come say hi!
    If you are not affiliated with HKU, please RSVP in advance to bart.vanleeuwen@hku.nl