Yuko Shimazu Yuko Shimazu Yuko Shimizu

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

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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Exhibition / free event
September 13 - November 14, 2013

Exhibition at Madformacs, Barcelona

  • Where:

    Madformacs, Muntaner 111, Barcelona, 08036, Spain
  • When:

    September 13 - November 14, 2013
  • Etc:

    Madformacs, a design studio + shop located in the center of Barcelona, Spain, (see map)  is going to be showing my work  for two months.
    Opening reception is on September 13, Friday from 7:30PM

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Charity Event / Exhibition / Group Show
June 26 - July 7, 2013

Sketchtravel Exhibition in Tokyo

  • Where:

    渋谷ヒカリエ 8/CUBE, Tokyo, Japan
  • When:

    June 26 - July 7, 2013
  • Etc:

    The last stop of Sketchtravel traveling exhibition.
    All the exhibiting works, framed direct reproduction from the pages of  SKETCHTRAVEL sketchbook, went for sale to fund a new library through Room To Read.  I was told that every piece got sold within the first week, and the new library in Africa is now becoming a reality.
    The show is open till this Sunday, and admission is free.

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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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Charity Event / Exhibition / Group Show
March 3 - June 2, 2013

Sketchtravel Exhibition Kyoto

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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Conference / Lecture / Panel Discussion / Signing / Workshop
April 18 – 20, 2013

illustration conference in Bogota, Colombia

  • Where:

    Bogotá, Colombia
  • When:

    April 18 – 20, 2013
  • Etc:

    For those who are in South America: I am coming to Bogotá, Colombia in April during Congreso Internacional de Ilustracion (Congreso Fig. 03 International Conference of Illustration). I will be doing a lecture, two day workshop, and panel discussion with friend and very talented Leo Espinosa.

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free event / Lecture / School Visits
April 4, 2013

lecture at Art Institute of Boston

  • Where:

    Art Institute of Boston: 601 Newbury Street Room N340
  • When:

    Thursday, April 4, 2013 6:00 – 7:30PM
  • Etc:

    I will be visiting Art Institute of Boston for a day.  Evening lecture is open to the public. Come stop by.Thank you Art Institute of Boston for the invitation, and opening up the event to anyone who may be interested.

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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