shelleyhimmelstein

488 MORGAN OPEN STUDIOS
(GOS 2023)

Jun 10 and 11, 2023 - 12p-6pm
488 Morgan Ave, 3rd floor (Richardson Street entrance)

488 Morgan

    2023 SLC Alumni Reunion Exhibition Online

    Arcos y Esquinas: Espacio Sevilla, watercolor, 2023
    Artist book in progress: Arcos y Esquinas, watercolor, page: 9.5"x6" (spread: 9.5"x12"), 2023
    Video link on reunion site.

      Wit and Vigor
      curated by Fran Kaufman

      Apr 13 - Aug 3, 2022 | open by appointment
      1GAP Gallery, 1 Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn

      Arequipa Blues II, watercolor, 2017
      Arequipa Blues II, watercolor, 30 x 30", 2017

        2022 SLC Alumni Reunion Exhibition Online

        Raul, oil on linen, 2004
        Raul, oil on linen, 18 x 24", 2004
        Click to watch special video.

          Kentler International Drawing Center
          100 Works on Paper Benefit Exhibition 2021

          Benefit: October 16, 17
          Visit online


          Modena, watercolor, 2011
          Modena II, watercolor, 6 x 6", 2011

          353 Van Brunt Street, Red Hook, Brooklyn | 718-875-2098

            Dados Cargados: La Mentira

            Mentira studies, watercolor, 2020
            Mentira Studies, watercolor, 2020

            Book Launching by Grupo Pandora: 18 de mayo en el centro andaluz de arte contemporanea a las 19:00 h

              Kentler International Drawing Center
              100 Works on Paper Virtual Benefit Exhibition 2020

              October 16, 17, 18

              Modena, watercolor, 2011
              Fleeting Moments Grid, watercolor, 6 x 6", 2011

              353 Van Brunt Street, Red Hook, Brooklyn | 718-875-2098

                488 MORGAN OPEN STUDIOS
                (a part of GOS 2019)

                Jun 8 and 9, 2019 - 12p-6pm
                488 Morgan Ave, 3rd floor (use Richardson Street entrance)

                488 Morgan

                  Kentler International Drawing Center
                  Benefit Exhibition 2019

                  Benefit: Saturday, May 18, 6pm
                  Artist Reception May 4, 6-8pm

                  Nugola Fattoria, watercolor, 2015
                  Nugola Fattoria, watercolor

                  May 4 thru 18 2019, Hours: Thurs. thru Sun. 12-5
                  353 Van Brunt Street, Red Hook, Brooklyn | 718-875-2098

                    CHESS|ADJUSTABLE OBJECTS, 15th Annual

                    12/8/18-1/26/19
                    Wednes-Sat 12-6pm and by appt.
                    Medialia Gallery
                    335 W 38th St, 4th Flr, NY
                    phone 212-971-0953

                    Black Pawn, Oil Pastel, 1981
                    Black Pawn/Black Sun, oil pastel, 12" x 9", 1981

                      SHELLEY HIMMELSTEIN
                      Soccerscapes: FIFA World Cup Series

                      June 8 thru July 29, 2018

                      FIGUREWORKS GALLERY
                      Sat/Sun 1-6pm & by appt
                      168 North 6th Street, Williamsburg, Brooklyn
                      718-486-7021

                      WC 2014 21
                      WC2014 Match 21, watercolor, 12in x 16in

                      Special Event and Artist Reception, July 15, 9a-12p

                        488 MORGAN OPEN STUDIOS
                        a part of Greenpoint Open Studios (GOS 2018)

                        Jun 2 and 3, 2018 - 12p-6pm
                        488 Morgan Ave, 3rd floor (use Richardson Street entrance)

                        488 Morgan
                        488 Morgan 3rd floor

                          VISUAL SYNTAX II
                          an exhibition of book art curated by Mashiko

                          Mar 10 thru Apr 28, 2018 - Opening Sat Mar, 3p-6p
                          Medialia Gallery
                          335 W 38th St, 4th Flr, NY

                          arequipa blues install shot
                          Arequipa Blues, watercolor on woven paper and installation shot

                            SIDESHOW NATION VI
                            The Greatest Show on Earth!!!

                            Jan 6 thru Feb 25, 2018
                            NEW OPENING DATE Sat Jan 13 6-9pm
                            319 Bedford Ave, Bklyn

                            Campobasso Inverno
                            Campobasso Winter, oil on linen prepared traditionally with rabbitskin glue and oil ground, 12in x 36in

                              CHESS, ADJUSTABLE OBJECTS & OTHER INTIMATE WORKS, 14th Annual

                              12/9/17-1/27/18
                              Wednes-Sat 12-6pm and by appt.
                              Medialia Gallery
                              335 W 38th St, 4th Flr, NY
                              phone 212-971-0953

                               cork piece chess set
                              detail cork chess pieces

                              Chess Set board: "woven" Khadi paper, 12" x 12"; pieces: cut wine corks, wine-stained tops for one side

                                SIDESHOW NATION V
                                Through the Rabbit Hole 2

                                Jan 7 thru Feb 26, 2017
                                Opening: Sat Jan 7 6-9pm
                                319 Bedford Ave, Bklyn

                                arequipa: melgar 109
                                Arequipa: Melgar 109, watercolor, 12in x 12in

                                  CHESS AND TRANSFORMABLE OBJECTS, 13th Annual

                                  12/3/16-1/23/17, Opening Sat Dec 3, 3p-6p
                                  Wednes-Sat 12-6pm and by appt.
                                  Medialia Gallery
                                  335 W 38th St, 4th Flr, NY
                                  phone 212-971-0953

                                   cork piece chess set  detail cork chess pieces
                                  Chess Set board: "woven" Khadi paper, 12" x 12"; pieces: cut wine corks, wine-stained tops for one side

                                    MAKING MUSIC

                                    Sep 9 thru Oct 30, 2016
                                    Opening: Fri Sep 9 6-9pm
                                    FIGUREWORKS GALLERY
                                    168 North 6th Street, Williamsburg, Brooklyn
                                    718-486-7021
                                    Gallery Hours: Sat/Sun 1-6pm & by appt

                                    obispo gig I
                                    Obispo Gig I, watercolor, 12in x 12in

                                    Accompanying this exhibition, Figureworks will host a number of live music venues. Please reference www.figureworks.com for performance dates.

                                      SIDESHOW NATION IV
                                      Through the Rabbit Hole

                                      Jan 9 thru March 13, 2016
                                      Opening: Sat Jan 9 6-9pm
                                      319 Bedford Ave, Bklyn

                                      nugola
                                      (from Nugola series), watercolor, 8.75in x 8.75in

                                        CHESS AND TRANSFORMABLE OBJECTS, 12th Annual

                                        12/5/15-1/23/16, Opening Sat 12/5, 3p-6p
                                        Medialia Gallery
                                        335 W 38th St, 4th Flr, NY

                                        chess set  chess set
                                        Chess Set "woven" paper, board size 16.5" x 16.75"

                                          PAPERAZZI IV

                                          Jan 16 thru Feb 15, 2015
                                          Opening: Fri Jan 16 7-9pm
                                          Janet Kurnatowski Gallery - 205 Norman Ave - Brooklyn NY 11222
                                          Gallery Hours: Fri & Sat 1-7pm & Sun 1-6pm

                                          plaza vieja, habana
                                          (Cuba series), watercolor, 12in x 12in

                                            SIDESHOW NATION III: CIRCLE THE WAGONS!!!

                                            Jan 10 thru March 15, 2015
                                            Opening: Sat Jan 10 6-9pm
                                            319 Bedford Ave, Bklyn

                                            plaza vieja, habana
                                            Plaza Vieja (Cuba series), watercolor, 12in x 12in

                                              OCNOS: Luis Cernuda

                                              Miércoles 17 de diciembre, 19:00h | Sala Panorama
                                              Centro Cultural de España en Mexico, Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico
                                              Presentación y discusión de la nueva edición de Pedro Tabernero
                                              ilustrada con las obras de Shelley Himmelstein


                                              Ocnos: Luis Cernuda

                                                CHESS AND TRANSFORMABLE OBJECTS, 11th Annual

                                                12/6/14-1/24/15, Opening Sat 12/16, 3p-6p
                                                Medialia Gallery
                                                335 W 38th St, 4th Flr, NY

                                                Where Magritte Played... and 2 Tuscan compositions
                                                Where Magritte Played..., 12x12inches
                                                2 Tuscan Comps, 4.25x4.25inches

                                                  NOVEMBER EVENTS

                                                  FRAMED
                                                  Holland Tunnel Gallery
                                                  Fri Nov 7th 6-9 pm, Sat Nov 8th 1-6 pm and Sun Nov 9th 1-6 pm.
                                                  61 South 3rd Street (between Berry St and Wythe Ave)

                                                  EXPRESSIONS IN FIBER
                                                  Hayashi, Held, Himmelstein, Kamon, Suzaki, Takaya, Tomobe
                                                  Medialia Gallery
                                                  Opening Sat 11/8, 3-6pm; 11/5/14-11/29/14
                                                  335 W 38th St, 4th Flr, NY

                                                    A VISUAL SYNTAX II: Art in Book Format

                                                    May 3 thru May 24, 2014 - Opening Sat May 3, 3p-6p
                                                    Medialia Gallery
                                                    335 W 38th St, 4th Flr, NY

                                                    studio series - n williamsburg
                                                    Studio Series: N Williamsburg, Vols. 1 and 2, watercolor on "woven" paper

                                                      SIDESHOW NATION II: AT THE ALAMO

                                                      Jan 4 thru March 2, 2014 - EXTENDED THRU MARCH 9
                                                      319 Bedford Ave, Bklyn

                                                      arcachon spring
                                                      Arcachon Spring, watercolor, 12in x 12in

                                                        10TH ANNUAL TRANSFORMABLE OBJECTS

                                                        12/14/13-1/25/14, Opening Sat 12/14, 3p-6p
                                                        Medialia Gallery
                                                        335 W 38th St, 4th Flr, NY

                                                        arcachon series side 1
                                                        Untitled from "Arcachon series,"
                                                        2-sided, woven paper and watercolor

                                                          POSTCARDS TO NORTH BROOKLYN 2013

                                                          Benefit Party, December 6, 2013, 7p-10p
                                                          2 Kingsland Avenue, Bklyn (Graham Stop on L)

                                                          A@R

                                                            New Watercolors Online
                                                            selection from 2012-2013

                                                            watercolors in progress, 12x12in and 30x30in
                                                            studio shot of fs 12x12in and fs 30x30in

                                                              RECENT BOOK ART AND MEDALLIC SCULPTURE
                                                              (a group show by gallery artists)

                                                              Sep 18 thru Oct 26, 2013 - Opening Sat Apr 21, 3p-6p
                                                              Medialia Gallery
                                                              335 W 38th St, 4th Flr, NY

                                                              meandering arcachon/la teste meandering arcachon/la teste
                                                              Meanderings, Vol I, watercolor and ink on paper

                                                                A SUMMER OF DRAWINGS AND PRINTS
                                                                (my works are watercolor)

                                                                Aug 7-31, 2013 - Wednes-Sat 12-6pm and by appt.
                                                                Medialia Gallery
                                                                335 W 38th St, 4th Flr, NY     212-971-0953

                                                                untitled, 200+ series untitled, 200+ series untitled, 200+ series
                                                                From 200+ Wandering Series 2011-2012, watercolor

                                                                  CALLIGRAPHY OF AN OLD DOG
                                                                  Special Online Exhibit launched Friday June 14 2013

                                                                  Photographs by Shelley with the collaboration of Zig in 2008,
                                                                  stills prepared in 2009 and this video produced in 2013.
                                                                  Special thanks to Michelle Barlak and Chesley Hicks,
                                                                  and to Jonathan Crayford for his wonderful music. Click for video.

                                                                  Calligraphy of an Old Dog


                                                                    A VISUAL SYNTAX BOOK ART

                                                                    Apr 10 thru May 25, 2013 - Opening Sat Apr 13, 3p-6p
                                                                    Medialia Gallery
                                                                    335 W 38th St, 4th Flr, NY

                                                                    nulla dies sine linea
                                                                    Nulla Dies Sine Linea Vol I, watercolor and ink on paper

                                                                      LES ECHANGES ARTISTIQUES DEL LA TESTE DE BUCH
                                                                      New York - Seoul - Paris/organized by ART INTERSECTION
                                                                      Issa, Mimsue, Harris, Kirshner, Himmelstein, Phelippeau, Dumestre

                                                                      April 5 thru 15, 2013 - Opening Friday April 5, 19h-21h
                                                                      La Source Art Galerie, 14, rue Victor Hugo, La Teste de Buch, France

                                                                      la source art galerie      Les Echanges Install Shot

                                                                        SIDESHOW NATION

                                                                        Jan 5 thru March 3, 2013 - Opening Sat Jan 5, 6p-9p
                                                                        319 Bedford Ave, Bklyn

                                                                        labin oil on linen
                                                                        Labin, oil on linen

                                                                          Chess-Adjustable Objects

                                                                          12/8/12-1/26/13
                                                                          Medialia Gallery
                                                                          335 W 38th St, 4th Flr, NY

                                                                          Wanderings_set
                                                                          "Wanderings", watercolor and folded paper

                                                                            POSTCARDS TO NORTH BROOKLYN 2012

                                                                            Arts@Renaissance
                                                                            Benefit Party, December 7, 2012, 6p-9p
                                                                            2 Kingsland Avenue, Bklyn

                                                                            Woodpoint
                                                                            "Woodpoint," watercolor on woven paper

                                                                            Click for info about this benefit and its fabulous postcards still available!

                                                                              ART OBAMA

                                                                              silent auction to support the re-election of Barack Obama
                                                                              Oct 3, 2012 - 7p-9:30p
                                                                              382 Atlantic Ave, Bklyn

                                                                              kodak
                                                                              Kodak, oil on linen

                                                                              Come on out and support the campaign!!!

                                                                                MIC: CHECK (occupy)

                                                                                Sideshow
                                                                                12th Annual Extravaganza
                                                                                Jan 7 thru Feb 26, 2012 - Opening Sat Jan 7, 6p-9p
                                                                                319 Bedford Ave, Bklyn

                                                                                wandering
                                                                                Wandering, watercolor

                                                                                  POSTCARDS TO NORTH BROOKLYN

                                                                                  Arts@Renaissance
                                                                                  Benefit Party, December 2, 2011, 6p-9p
                                                                                  2 Kingsland Avenue, Bklyn

                                                                                  postcard
                                                                                  Untitled, watercolor

                                                                                    Chess-Adjustable Objects

                                                                                    12/3/11-1/21/12, Opening Reception: Dec 3, 3p-6p
                                                                                    Medialia Gallery
                                                                                    335 W 38th St, 4th Flr, NY

                                                                                    Chess Grid Chess Grid
                                                                                    Untitled pair, watercolor and folded paper