Author Archives: John Himmelfarb
Fan Art? Not-a-Fan Art?
This video was brought to my attention by John’s sister, whose friend’s friend lives in Chelsea, MI. where this was filmed. In other words, John had nothing to do with the production of this great video, but I’m glad it … Continue reading
Herron School of Art + Design Lecture
Today I’ll be giving a lecture at the Herron School of Art + Design, where I’ve been working with students over the past few days on a project inspired by Blue Motive. We’ve been hard at work cutting out the … Continue reading
Huffington Post Interview
Artist Interview: John Himmelfarb Walking into John Himmelfarb’s studio in Chicago is like walking into a candy store, a visual onslaught of colors and excitement, followed by a rush of desire to have everything at once. The subject of an … Continue reading
Built From Similar Parts – Opening at River Gallery
Opening this Saturday, the 17th of September, from 5pm to 8pm at River Gallery Fine Art in Chelsea, MI. Special Highlight: Galatea, a sculpture based on the REO Speedwagon, will be on site! River Gallery is located at 120 S. … Continue reading
Chicago Cultural Center Exhibit Handout
Visitors to the Cultural Center can pick up a copy of this handout, written by Joanna Goebel, to accompany the exhibit ‘Driven’: Chicago artist John Himmelfarb is known for his unique vocabulary of abstract forms which, depending on scale and … Continue reading
Review on Dialogue Chicago’s blog
Dialogue Chicago is a “unique interdisciplinary critique/seminar for working artists seeking aggressive studio practice.” Caroline Anderson reviewed my show at the Cultural Center on Dialogue’s blog, here.
In The House: Sculpture for the Home
Opens tomorrow at Northern Illinois University. “While focus has often been on large-scale outdoor public displays of sculpture, In the House surveys smaller work appropriate for the interiors of the home. Group exhibition of contemporary tabletop and wall sculpture in … Continue reading
Studio Update – Upcoming Shows & New Work
Here is the latest news from my studio, including upcoming shows and recent work. First though, I hope you will enjoy this recent PBS program about my exhibit at the Chicago Cultural Center and the related murals under the 53rd … Continue reading
Driven: New Trucks by John Himmelfarb | Chicago Cultural Center | Explore Chicago
Driven: New Trucks by John Himmelfarb | Chicago Cultural Center | Explore Chicago. Veteran Chicago painter and printmaker John Himmelfarb adds sculpture to his repertoire in this exhibition’s thematic treatment of trucks. With a tour-de-force in range of materials and … Continue reading