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.
Education
BFA with Honors, School of Visual Arts, 2009-2013
Exhibitions
2021, Innovate Group Show, The Untitled Space, New York, NY
Selected Press
2020, Vogue Italia, Kelly Shami - Feature
2020, Milk, 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 Conversation