Yuko Shimazu Yuko Shimazu Yuko Shimizu

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

Exhibition / Group Show
June 14 – July 23, 2018
Russia

Football theme art exhibit in Moscow

  • Where:

    Zaryadye Park, Moscow, Russia: Москва, ул. Варварка, домовладение 6, стр. 1

  • When:

    June 14 – July 23, 2018 (opening reception: June 13)

  • Etc:

    “Works by renowned contemporary artists paying tribute to soccer have been brought together in the Ball in Art exhibition, which was inaugurated here Wednesday on the eve of the 2018 World Cup kick-off in the Russian capital.

    The exhibition at Zariadie park, near the Kremlin, brings together more than 60 works from 20 different artists, including pioneering Spanish video artist Antoni Muntadas.

    Three videos created by Muntadas are projected in a separate room in the 560-sq.-mt. (6,028 sq. ft.) facility that houses the exhibition.

    Ball in Art also brings together works by other renowned artists such as Dario Escobar, from Guatemala, Marcos Marin, from Brazil, and Japanese illustrator Yuko Shimizu, whose works pay tribute to the extraordinary goals scored by Argentine legend Diego Maradona.
    A light and sound concert by German artist Karsten Winkels will also be presented in Moscow during the World Cup.

    The Ball in Art exhibition will be open to the public until July 23.”

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Exhibition / Group Show
June 13 – July 14, 2018
Rhode Island

Women Who Draw exhibit at RISD

  • Where:

    Rhode Island School of Design ISB Gallery: 55 Canal Walk

  • When:

    June 13 – July 14, 2018 Show is open from Wednesdays to Saturdays, 12:00 – 5:00PM

  • Etc:

    My work is included in this group show of female illustrators at Rhode Island School of Design. Curated by their illustration department.

    “The ISB Gallery proudly presents an exhibit of artwork by artist-members of the community and online database Women Who Draw. Founded in 2016, Women Who Draw showcases the work of approximately 5,000 talented female, trans and non-binary professional illustrators, artists and cartoonists from all over the world and highlights the work of illustrators of color, LBTQ+ and other less visible groups. Women Who Draw aims to introduce more diverse voices and visuals into mainstream publications and build a stronger, more engaged community of professional, working artists.”

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free event / Lecture
June 2, 2018
Spain

free talk event in Madrid

  • Where:

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

  • When:

    Saturday, June 2, 2018 12:30 – 2:00PM

  • Etc:

    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
Spain

illustration workshop in Seville, Spain

  • Where:

    La Galeria Roja, Seville, Spain

  • When:

    May 24 – 27, 2018

  • Etc:

    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 [email protected] or call (+34) 955-22-12-00

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Competition / Exhibition / Group Show / party
PART 1: January 4 – 27, PART 2: January 31 – February 24, 2018
New York

Society of Illustrators’ ILLUSTRATORS 60

  • Where:

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

  • When:

    Friday, February 2, 2018 (PART 2 reception)

  • Etc:

    The two-part annual exhibition Illustrators 60 will be held at the Museum of American Illustration at the Society of Illustrators in January to February. The exhibit features works by leading contemporary illustrators worldwide, selected by a prestigious jury of professionals. PART1 exhibit includes works in Advertising, Institutional, Surface/Product, and Uncommissioned Categories. PART 2 exhibit Editorial and Book Categories.

    I will have total of 8 illustrations accepted into this year’s annual.
    During PART 2, I will be receiving Hamilton King Award for this piece created for PLANSPONSOR Magazine for SooJin Buzelli.

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Exhibition / Group Show / party
November 1 – December 30, 2017
New York

The Original Art 2017 Exhibit

  • Where:

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

  • When:

    opening reception: November 2, 2017 6:00PM

  • Etc:

    I will be showing an original drawing from recently published illustrated chapter book A Crack in the Sea written by H.M. Bouwman (published by Putnam) Thank you AD Cecilia Yung for the project.

    “The Museum of Illustration at the Society of Illustrators is proud to present The Original Art, an annual exhibit celebrating the fine art of children’s book illustration, on display from November 1 through December 30, 2017.

    Founded in 1980 by illustrators’ agent and art director Dilys Evans, this exhibit showcases the original art from the year’s best children’s books. The 2017 exhibit features a diverse list of books selected by a jury of outstanding illustrators, art directors, and editors.”

     

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Exhibition / free event / Group Show
October 12, 2017 – January 9, 2018
Boston

Facing Humanity exhibit at Northeastern University, Boston

  • Where:

    Gallery 360, Northeastern University, Boston, MA

  • When:

    opening reception: October 26, 2017 5:00 – 7:00PM

  • Etc:

    I will be showing RZA and Freddie Mercury portraits in this show curated by my friend Scott Bakal.
    RZA piece includes rough sketches as well as unrevised original ink drawing to show the whole process.

    “Facing Humanity is an exhibition of work by renowned illustrators who create images for books, magazines, posters, and other types of publication. Artists featured in this show range from the rising stars of illustration to some of the most prominent illustrators in the world. All have the unique ability to capture the personality and emotions of their subjects.

    Several of these images have appeared in international publications and some pieces were created specifically for this show and are being exhibited here for the first time. The portraits shown here depict everyday people and well-known figures from popular culture. Each artist sought to illustrate not only the features and forms of their subjects, but the significance the subjects have in culture and society.”

    Participating Artists: Scott Bakal, Wesley Bedrosian, Rick Berry, Louisa Bertman, Barry Blitt, Steve Brodner, Calef Brown, Marc Burckhardt, Chris Buzelli, Kristina Carroll, Domenic Civiello, Joe Ciardiello, John Cuneo, Lisa Desimini, John S. Dykes, Daniel Fishel, Jody Hewgill, Yohey Horishita, Robert Hunt, Victor Juhasz, Gary Kelley, Edward Kinsella, Shannon Knight, Stephen Kroninger, Anita Kunz, Matt Mahurin, Greg Manchess, Victoria Maxfield, Tim O’Brien, Roberto Parada, CF Payne, Rich Pellegrino, Krista Perry, Hanoch Piven, Sean Qualls, Irvin Rodriguez, Greg Ruth, Yuko Shimizu, Bob Staake, Dale Stephanos, Mark Todd, Eric Velasquez, Gizem Vural, Sam Weber and Alan Witschonke.   

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free event / Lecture / School Visits
October 18, 2017
Spain

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

  • Etc:

    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 [email protected]

    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
Spain

speaking at Smashing Conference in Barcelona, Spain

  • Where:

    Palau de la Musica Catalana, Barcelona, Spain

  • When:

    October 17 – 18, 2017

  • Etc:

    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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