shelleyhimmelstein

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