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updated: June 15, 2010 |
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UPCOMING and ONGOING SHOWS and EVENTS
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JUST ANNOUNCED
WORKSHOP
August 13 - 18, 2010
Venice, Italy |
Venice Illustration Course 2010 (workshop)
Illustration workshop in Venice, Italy is officially coming back for the third time this summer! It is a six day long workshop for illustrators and aspiring-to-be in any level. The Course is limited to about 15 students. I teach, advise and guide each student according to your level, interest and personality. If you are interested, please read the details on the organizer Teatrio's website and contact them for enrollment and questions.
Last two summers had been amazing experiences. I hope to have another memorable summer in this beautiful historic city.
You can also learn about last year's workshop, and see the students' fantastic works and photos on my blog. There are some comments from the happy students, so please check that out as well. |
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summer-fall scheduled events
various countries/cities
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upcoming foreign events
Xalapa, Mexico: Illustration workshop - mid-July. for details, please contact the organizer
Venice, Italy: Illustration Workshop - August 13-18. please see the post above for more info.
London, UK: Association of Illustrators annual competition exhibit - early September. see their site for more details
Birmingham, UK: British International Comics Show - mid October. see their website for more details
upcoming US events
Pasadena, CA: July 2010: ICON6 illustration conference speaker |
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EXHIBITION
up to end of July 2010
New York |
Earth: Fragile Planet
The Society of Illustrators: 128 East 63rd Street,
New York City
ongoing summer exhibit. I have one piece in teh show.
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| PAST SHOWS & EVENTS |
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LECTURE /
PANEL DISCUSSION
March 24, 2010 |
anel discussion at FIT next week – open to public –
Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) 7th Avenue at 27th St., New York City
Iwill be taking part in a panel discussion/talk at Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) with fellow illustrators Marcos Chin, Fernanda Cohen, Fred Harper and Zina Saunders. The talk is titled: How I Got My First Job; basically we hope to encourage young illustrators/students by embarrassingly revealing our humble starts in the field. |
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EXHIBITION
up to March 2010
New York |
52nd ANNUAL ILLUSTRATION EXHIBITION
The Society of Illustrators: 128 East 63rd Street,
New York City
Book and Editorial Show (now-Feb20) Thank you for gold medal in the Book category. It will be on exhibit along with my five other illustrations.
Advertising and Institutional Show (Feb 24- March 20) I will have two pieces in this category.
Below left is a photo from the opening reception on February 5th. My high school classmate from Tokyo, Tatsuro Kiuchi won silver medal in the same book category. Congratulations, Tatsuro. (On the photo, from left to right: Ai Tatebayashi, Hiromichiito, me, Tatsuro Kiuchi)
You can read about the creative process of this medal winning piece on my blog. |
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spring semester
school visits
various US cities |
School Visits This Semester (Spring 2010)
February 4: School of Visual Arts MFA Illustration program (NY)
March 4: New Jersey City University (NJ)
March 19: University of Wisconsin Eau Claire (WI)
March 24: Fashion Institute of Technology (NY)
April 14: Savannah College of Art and Design (GA)
May 5: Rhode Island School of Design (RI)
June 15: Savannah College of Art and Design (GA) at the Society of Illustrators
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future foreign events
various countries
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Upcoming scheduled Foreign Events
Mexico: Illustration workshop (Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico) - mid-July. details to be announced by the organizer
Italy: Illustration Workshop (Venice, Italy) - Summer. details to be announced by the organizer
UK: British International Comics Show (Birmingham, UK) - mid October. detailed to be announced by the organizer |
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open house/info session
New York, NY
November 7, 2009
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School of Visual Arts MFA Illustration as Visual Essay Open House ended
For those of you who are interested in applying to School of Visual Arts' MFA Illustration as Visual Essay program (I graduated in 2003), annual information session is coming up in November. It is your chance to see the studios, talk to professors and alumni.
I will be participating in this year's information session to briefly talk about my experience and answer questions you may have.
You need to register to participate in this event. For details, please see SVA website.
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Competition
Seminar: Nov. 28, 2009
Hong Kong, China
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Be The (first) Best Illustrator in Greater China! (competition/seminar) ended
The First Greater China Illustration Awards deadline has just passed. The competition has entered the judging stage, which I will be participating in Hong Kong in November. Good luck to all the participants!
There will be an award ceremony and seminar on November 28. I will be participating on along with other judges and talk about working in the international market. Please see details and schedule on their official site. |
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Sept. 1 ~ Oct. 17, 2009
New York Spectrum Exhibition II
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Spectrum Exhibition II (group show) ended
The Museum of American Illustration at The Society of Illustrators: 128 East 63rd Street,
New York City
Spectrum Fantastic Art's second exhibit will be held at the Society of Illustrators. This show covers selected works from Spectrum annual Volumes 12 through 15. I will have one work in the show (picture on the right: editorial piece for PLAYBOY). Read more about this show on the Society of Illustrators site. You can peek into the gala through Irene Gallo's blog.
(photo of the show below is from Spectrum Exhibition I, borrowed from Spectrum site.) |
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November 8, 2009
San Francisco, CA
lecture (ended) |
Lecture at California College of the Arts
Thank you for everyone who came to my lecture at California College of the Arts (CCA). |
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June 27 ~ Sept. 10, 2009
Rome, Italy
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Giappone Tradizione e Innovazione (group show)
Casa della Letterature: Piazza dell'Orologio, 3 Roma, Italia
A group show focuses on Japanese art, from the old to the new, has just opened in Rome, Italy. The show features works of famous ukiyo-e artists such as Utamaro, Kuniyosi and Hiroshige, as well as works by contemporary Japanese illustrators. Some of my works are shown along side the works of illustrators live/work in Japan including Tatsuro Kiuchi, my high school classmate and now very well respected illustrator.
Read more here (Italian).
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July 24 ~ 29, 2009
Venice, Italy
(ended) |
Venice Illustration Course '09 (workshop)
Illustration workshop in Venice, Italy is back again this summer. It is a six day long workshop for illustrators in any level. The Course is limited to about 15 students. I teach, advise and guide each student according to your level, interest and personality. If you are interested in the last minutes enrollment, please contact the organizer Teatrio ASAP. |
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You can see some photos, read about this year's course, and see the students' fantastic works on my blog.
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June 6, 2009 1~2PM
69th Regiment Armory
New York, NY
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Signing at MoCCA Festival (signing)
69th Regiment Armory:
68 Lexington Avenue, between 25th and 26th Streets
MoCCA Festival is in New York this weekend. I will be signing at DC Vertigo booth on Saturday, June 6, from 1~2PM. Get your copy of The Unwritten!
Also please check out a new blog post on process of creating the first issue cover.
below left: The Unwritten first issue cover top right row: my depiction of Tom, the main character of series bottom right row: Tom drawn by interior aritst Peter Gross |
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| below are photos from the signing. Thank you everyone who came! |
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April 1, 2009
Utrecht School of the Arts
Utrecht, Holland |
Lecture at Utrecht School of the Arts
Hogeschool voor de Kunsten Utrecht: Visual Art and Design Dept, COLLEGEZAAL, 203, SG in Utrecht, Holland
April 1 (Wednesday) at 5PM
My first visit to the Netherlands. This lecture is mainly for the school's Design students, but also open to anyone who is interested.
If you are in Amsterdam or Utrecht area, come stop by. |
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March 27, 2009
DWR SOHO Store
New York City
(RSVP required) |
Design Within Reach one night event: Best of the Best Illustrations
Design Within Reach SOHO : 142 Wooster Street,
New York, NY 10012
Phone: 212.471.0280
Friday, March 27, 7-9pm |
Design Within Reach and the Museum of American Illustration invite you to attend a cocktail reception and private viewing of selected works from Illustrators 51. Showcasing the best contemporary illustrations from around the world, this annual exhibit features art commissioned for magazines, books, film and theater posters, graphic novels and newspapers. Chosen by a jury of professional peers from thousands of submissions, ten of the very best will be on display at DWR: Tools for Living for this special evening. Featured artists include Edel Rodriguez, Sam Weber, Mirko Ilic, Jillian Tamaki, Emiliano Ponzi, Tim O'Brien, Leo Espinosa, Chris Buzelli, Yuko Shimizu and Jesse Hartland. Cocktails provided by Belvedere Vodka.
RSVP by March 25 to tflsoho@dwr.com. |
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March ~ May, 2009
Xalapa, Mexico |
Yuko Shimizu en Amarillo (lecture and exhibition)
Amarillo Centro de Diseño: Barragan No. 2, Centro Historico, Xalapa, Veracruz, Mexico |
A design organization Amarillo has invited me to come talk to aspiring illustrators and design / illustration students in Mexico. There will be an exhibition at their gallery space as well.
You can see photos from the lecture and opening at Amarillo's Facebook Page. |
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January - March 2009 New York City
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51st ANNUAL EXHIBITION
at The Society of Illustrators: 128 East 63rd Street,
New York City
I will have total of 8 pieces in these award shows.
1 Sequential Show (January 7-24, 2009: closed)
2 Book and Editorial Show (January 28-February 28, 2009: closed)
3 Advertising, Institutional and Uncomissioned Show (March 3-28, 2009,: closed) |
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Jan 24 ~ Mar 22, 2009
Akademie der Künste
Berlin, Germany
(ended)
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Embedded Art – Art in the Name of Security – (group show)
Akademie der Künste
Pariser Platz 4
10117 Berlin-Mitte, Germany |
I have participated in this group show about homeland security and what we sacrifice in return. Artists from around the world were invited to create site specific installations .
My contribution is a poster design to be seen around Berlin. Six graphic designers and illustrators were invited for this part of the exhibition.
read more in details here at Embedded Art website. See images and photos of the poster installations here. |
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Feb 26, 2009
New York City
(ended) |
Art in Action – IAM Encounter 09 – (conference)
IAM Encounter is International Arts Movement's annual gathering for artists and creative catalysts to wrestle with the deep question of art, faith and humanity, to inspire the creative community.
I will be participating this year by leading a master class in drawing. Usual leader of the class and my good friend John Hendrix cannot participate this year because of a brand new member in his family. I will be his substitute!
Read more and/or register for the conference here. |
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February 18, 2009
Washington University
St. Louis, Missouri
(ended) |
Washington University Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts – public lecture series(lecture/class)
reception at 6PM, Lecture at 6:30PM at
Steinberg Auditorium at Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri
Lecture is open to public. Please read the details here.
Thank you Washington University Sam Fox School of Design and Visual Art for kind invitation. I had a wonderful time. Special thanks to my former studio-mate John Hendrix.
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December 11-19, 2008
Ogilvy & Mather Worldwide, NYC
(closed) |
Ogilvy Art Silent Auction Giving Gallery (charity event)
Ogilvy & Mather - Worldwide Plaza
309 W 49th St., New York, NY 10019
I have donated one high quality digital print to this charity event at Ogilvy Art. End of Auction Party is this week. RSVP is required to attend this event. |
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October 23 - Dec. 2008
Ogilvy & Mather Worldwide, NYC
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The Ebeling Group Presents BELIEVE THE TYPE
(group show)
Ogilvy & Mather - Worldwide Plaza
309 W 49th St., New York, NY 10019
Opening was on October 23.
This show is unfortunately not open to general public.
The Ebeling Group is an commercial production studio located in LA area. They organized and curated a show that has a loose theme in typography and asked me to be a part of it.
My contributions are some pieces from ALPHABET BOOK PROJECT.
If you work with Ogilvy & Mather and happened to visit their New York office, please stop by to the 8th floor, where the show is going on till December.
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September 25, 2008
VCU,
Richmond, VA |
Virginia Commonwealth University Lecture and Workshop
I am coming to Virginia Commonwealth University to give a talk and perform a workshop on "business of illustration" .
This event is open only to VCU students. |
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Sept. 18-Oct. 18, 2008
Barcelona, Spain
(closed) |
WIWP Presents "NOW SHOWING" Exploring The Lost "Art" Of The FIlm Poster
at VALLERY
Calabria, 85 - 08015 Barcelona, Spain
I am participating in this fantastic group show of graphic design. Each artist /team recreate a poster of a cult film from 1960s and 1970s.
I teamed up with fantastic graphic designer Harri Kuhn of Mischen Berlin to recreate a poster for Midnight Cowboy. The work is under progress right now and we should be able to show it to you soon.
photos from opening night here and here.
You can see photos from previous venue in London here. |
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mini-traveling show
now in JWT London
(this show is not open to public)
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mini-show of CIA artists at JWT London
My illustration agent out in London, CIA has organized a traveling exhibit of represented artists. The show kicked off in advertising agency JWT office in London. This mini-show is scheduled to travel around in London till the end of the year.
Check out some photos from the show. |
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September 5-7, 2008
traveling show now in Melbourne, Australia
at No Vacancy
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A NICE SET is coming to Melbourne
No Vacancy: 27-33 Red Cape Lane, Melbourne, Australlia.
I cannot even keep up with where this long-time traveling show is popping up in the world! Apparently they will be in Melbourne, Australia this time.
It is a show of artists' original DJ slip mats. I have a pair in this show.
> see and purchase A Nice Set Book and yuko DJ slip mat
> Please check their site for the updated schedule and info |
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August 16-21, 2008
Venice, Italy
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ILLUSTRATION WORKSHOP in Venice, Italy
– The workshop has ended. Thank you for all the motivated and hardworking illustrators who participated. I had so much fun working with you all. Hope to do another workshop in future. –
I am teaching a week-long illustration workshop in Venice, Italy organized by Associazione Culturale Teatrio. Teatrio has curated wonderful Fabulous Coloured Pencils show which I took part in. |
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June 9. 2008
New York, NY
(this one night event was for invitation only) |
FUSE music is celebration party and art show
New advertising campaign for FUSE TV started in June, as you may have seen posters everywhere. To kick off, FUSE organized a huge art event / party in New York City on June 9th. Check out some photos from the event. |
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June 2008
at The Society of Illustrators
New York, NY, USA
and on ebay
(auction ended) |
MICROVISIONS
– Auction is over. Thank you for participating in the auction and your support. And thank you Vincent for purchasing my drawing! –
Microvisions is an annual exhibit and auction to benefit the Society of Illustrators Student Scholarship. It is organized and curated by Irene Gallo of TOR Books and illustrator Daniel Dos Santos.
10 illustrators participate every year and create 5"x8" piece just for this show. Preview is up now at the society of Illustrators. eBay auction starts soon. Preview at The Society of Illustrators: 128 East 63rd Street,
New York City
please check Dan's site and Irene's blog for show schedule and auction details.
See my image here. |
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through May 20, 2008
(closed)
The University of The Arts
Philadelphia, PA
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SOLO SHOW OF ILLUSTRATIONS
at The University of The Arts
Richard C. von Hess
Illustration Gallery
333 South Broad St.
Philadelphia, PA
See photos from the show here
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Museum of American
Illustration at The Society of Illustrators
New York, NY, USA
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50TH ANNUAL EXHIBITION
at The Society of Illustrators: 128 East 63rd Street,
New York City
I will have total of 6 pieces in these award shows including a silver medal winning piece on the right for the editorial category.
1 Sequential Show (closed: through Feb 16, '08)
2 Book and Editorial Show (closed: through March 22, '08)
3 Advertising and Institutional Show (closed: through late April, '08) |
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traveling exhibition
in
various countries
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A NICE SET
Curated by Plus Et Plus, this is a show of artists' custom made DJ slip mats. So far the show had traveled to Hong Kong, Tokyo, Paris and Madrid. Beijing and New York shows are scheduled. See my piece here.
> Please check their site for the updated schedule and info.
> purchase my DJ slip mat
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February 7, 2008
(closed)
Fashion Institute of Technology, New York |
PERSONAL VISION
panel discussion by illustratiors, organized by Society of Publication Designers and moderated by Marshall Arisman
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January 8-27, 2008
(closed)
Spazioeventi Mondadori
Venice, Italy
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LA FAVOLOSE MATITE COLORATE NEL MONDO (The Fabulous Colored Pencils of the World)
at Spazioeventi Mondadori at San Marco, 1345, Venice, Italy
show of female illustrators from around the world. This exhibition was fist held in Rome in 2006 and then in Naples in 2007. Unfortunately I won't make it to the opening but I am planning on visiting before the show closes.
See online show here.
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January 3 - 26, 2008
(closed)
Museum of American Illustration at The Society of Illustrators
New York, NY, USA |
ARTISTS AGAINST THE WAR
at The Society of Illustrators: 128 East 63rd Street,
New York City
I will have one new illustration in this show
This show is the expression of over 60 of the top graphic artists and illustrators working in the United States and abroad whose anguish has compelled them to produce works that challenge the self-destructive ignorance, indifference, incompetence and corruption that is the result of US Middle East foreign policy. These works of art will give a voice to those whose views are not represented by the mainstream media.We will be using this forum as a way to support those most directly affected by the harsh consequences of military combat---the brave men and women who serve their country as well as their family members who must live with the affects of war long after the parades are over. |
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Sept 12 – 29, 2007
(closed)
Visual Arts Gallery
New York, NY, USA
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SUPER PHAT
at Visual Arts Gallery: 601 West 26th St. 15th floor, New York City
Japanese alumni show. I am scheduled to show three pieces (including the one on this invite), two of which are new.
> click invite to view full press release
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Aug 2 – Sept 18, 2007
(closed)
Egg's Castle
Naples, Italy |
LA FAVOLOSE MATITE COLORATE NEL MONDO (The Fabulous Colored Pencils of the World)
show of female illustrators from the world. This exhibition was fist held in Rome in 2006. See catalog detail here.
> click invite for more details (unfortunately, I won't be there for the opening)
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