shelleyhimmelstein

BOWERY GALLERY: 34th ANNUAL JURIED EXHIBITION
Juror: Elisa Jensen

Aug 5-23, 2025 (Tues-Sat, 11am-6pm)
Opening Reception: Aug 7, 5pm-7pm
547 West 27th St, Suite 508, New York, NY 10001

Sevilla #3 (2024)
Sevilla #3, 4 views, watercolor, 12"x12", 2024

    2025 SLC Alumni Reunion Exhibition Online

    "Physical" exhibition: June 6 to 7, Heimbold Visual Arts Center, SLC.
    Reception: Sat. 5pm to 6:30pm

    watercolor: Sevilla 1, watercolor, 2024     watercolor: Sevilla 2, watercolor, 2024
    Sevilla 1 and Sevilla 2, variations, watercolor, 12"x12", 2024

      GREENPOINT OPEN STUDIOS (GOS 2025)

      May 31 and June 1, 2025 - 12p-6pm
      488 Morgan Ave, 3rd floor (Richardson Street entrance)

      488 Morgan     Livorno 4up     studio
      Pictured above: Livorno x4, watercolor, 12"x12", 2025 and studio shot

        FEARLESS WATERCOLORS | ACUARELAS CON COJONES

        BWAC
        opening 2 november, 1pm to 6pm
        nov 2 to Nov 24, 2024 weekends 1 to 6pm


        Plaza Vieja - Baile 1 (2014)     Plaza Vieja - Baile 2 (2014)
        Plaza Vieja: Baile 1 and 2 (Havana, Cuba) watercolor, 12"x12", 2014

        481 Van Brunt St., Door 7A, Red Hook, Brooklyn

          Kentler International Drawing Center
          100 Works on Paper Benefit Exhibition 2024

          September 21-October 15, 2024, Benefit: October 19, 9pm

          Angles and Skies, Madrid, 2024
          Angles and Skies, Madrid, watercolor, 12"x12", 2024

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

            Real Madrid: El Álbum

            Real Madrid Album of Stickers, 2024
            Real Madrid: El Álbum book accompanied by cards with fútbol images

            Book Launching by Grupo Pandora: 16 de julio de 2024 en el Ateneo de Madrid. Graphic Director: Pedro Tabernero, Images: Shelley Himmelstein. With texts by Jorge Valdano, Jesús Ruiz, Jesús Bengoechea, Inocencio Arias, Miguel Pardeza, Alfredo Relaño, Santiago Segurola, Manuel Jabois, Jorge Bustos, Ángel Antonio Herrera and Ignacio Camacho. (Available at Grupo Pandora)

              SEVILLA, Arcos y Esquinas.
              Video 2024

              Sevilla: Arcos y Esquinas

              Artist Book by Shelley Himmelstein accompanied by the music
              of Anna Garano. Paging thru original click for video.
              Published as #15 with additional oil pastel studies in the collection
              Libros de Artista directed by Pedro Tabernero, 2024.

                2024 SLC Alumni Reunion Exhibition Online

                watercolor: Verano Valencia, watercolor, 2023
                Verano Valencia, watercolor, 8"x8", 2023


                  Sevilla: Libros de Artista

                  Sevilla; Libro de Artista
                  Shelley Himmelstein volume 15 in collection of 18 artists

                  Book Launching by Grupo Pandora 23 de mayo de 2024 en el Archivo Historico Provincial de Sevilla (Available at Grupo Pandora)


                    Kentler International Drawing Center
                    100 Works on Paper Benefit Exhibition 2023

                    September 21-October 6, 2023
                    Visit online


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

                      GREENPOINT 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 de 2021 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