b. 1991 Kelly Shami is a first-generation artist of Syrian and Lebanese descent born in New Jersey. She resides and works in New York City.
Solo Exhibitions
Upcoming 2022, New Image Art Gallery, Los Angeles, CA
Upcoming 2022, Solo Show, Août Gallery, Beirut, Lebanon
Group Exhibitions
2022, [June-July] Fem. Group Show, Alchemy Gallery, 55 Delancey Street - New York, NY
2022, [July-Aug.] The Patriot Group Show, O'Flaherty's, New York, NY
2022, [Jan.-Feb.] "Blad'na" Group Show with Middle East Archive and Ya Habibi Market, New York, NY
2021, [Sept.-Oct.] Innovate Group Show, Untitled Space, New York, NY
Education
BFA, School of Visual Arts, 2009-2013
Pre-College Printmaking Program, School of Visual Arts, 2007-2009
Press
2022, GQ Middle East Instagram Highlight: Kelly Shami
2022, ArtDaily.com, Alchemy Gallery Feature
2022, Between East, Middle East Creator Feature
2021, Office People, Office Magazine, Issue 15
2020, Vogue Italia, Kelly Shami - Artist Feature
2020, Milk Studios, Ones To Watch: Kelly Shami
2019, Flaunt Magazine, Q&A | Kelly Shami "Nameplate Poetry"
Honors & Awards
2013, School of Visual Arts Honors Program Graduate
2009, AANJ - NJ Emerging Artist
Talks
2020, Apple: Art Lab with Kelly Shami in New York City | 940 Madison Ave
2019, AIGA First Generation Artist Conversation