45 Fremont Art Installation

Dates & Times

January-March

Mon-Fri: 8:00 a.m – 5:00 p.m

Location

45 Fremont Street, San Francisco, CA

Description

“I have always been captivated by the beauty and resilience of aging barns and weathered structures. These buildings, with their timeless patina and enduring strength, serve as metaphors for the human journey. As they weather nature’s challenges over time, we too grow stronger and wiser, shaped by life’s incredible gifts and often heartbreaking trials.

Through my technique of layering paint, ink, and pencil on large wood panels, I aim to capture the stoic beauty and evolving character of these structures. Each crack and aging plank symbolizes our shared journey, echoing the trials, triumphs, and eternal spirit that define us. These weathered edifices stand as silent testaments to the resilience and perseverance of the human spirit, inspiring us to stand tall and push forward, no matter the hardships we face.”

Showcase

Dates & Times
Opening reception: Thursday, January 30, 4:00 p.m – 6:00 p.m
 
Please RSVP using the QR code if you are planning on arriving after 5pm. City Hall requires you be on the list after office hours.
Location

San Francisco City Hall, Room 268

1 Dr Carlton B Goodlett Pl, San Francisco, CA 94102

Description

Don Hershman’s art will be featured in the upcoming “Showcase” exhibit at Board President Rafael Mandelman’s office, alongside works by other local artists. Curated by Joseph Abbati, this intimate gallery space highlights San Francisco’s cultural heritage and artistic talent, offering a unique civic platform that reflects the city’s diverse creative communities.

Black Hearts Valentine's Group Exhibition

Dates & Times

Friday, February 14, 2025 – Sunday, March 9, 2025

Opening Reception: Friday, February 14, 6:00 p.m – 9:00 p.m

Location

KnK Contemporary

1920 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109

Description

KnK Contemporary is thrilled to present Black Hearts, our debut exhibition celebrating the profound and multifaceted ways love is expressed through visual art. We are honored by your interest in being part of this milestone event.

Love is not singular—it is layered, raw, intimate, and deeply personal. This exhibition invites you to look inward and explore how you give, receive, and interpret love, both for yourself and others.

The Bay Area, with its rich diversity, is a testament to love in all its forms—passionate, unconventional, rebellious, and tender. We can’t wait to see how your creativity brings this theme to life!

Superfine Art Fair

Dates & Times
Thursday-Sunday, March 6-9, 2025
 
Thu-Fri: 5:00 p.m – 10:00 p.m
Sat: 11:00 a.m – 9:00 p.m
Sun: 11:00 a.m – 6:00 p.m
Location

Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture

Gateway Pavilion – Pier 2

2 Marina Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94123

Description
Don Hershman, a San Francisco-based artist and podiatric surgeon, will showcase his distinctive contemporary artwork at the Superfine Art Fair San Francisco from March 6-9, 2025. Known for his innovative approach to texture, shadow, and composition, Hershman brings a unique perspective to the art fair, exploring themes of human experience through compelling visual narratives.
 
Learn More – Superfine San Francisco
September 30 - January 7, 2024

The De Young Open

See Don Hershman’s art “Code Switching #1” at The De Young Open until Jan 7, 2024, located at 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, San Francisco. Following the acclaimed inaugural de Young Open in 2020, the second triennial showcases artists from all nine Bay Area counties. Displayed “salon style”, it not only maximizes the artwork exhibited but also supports local artists by letting them sell directly. As before, selected artworks will be added to our permanent collection.
code-switching-17 hershman

Previous Shows

  • 2358MRKT Gallery x Gallery-O-Rama Studios and Gallery, “MinimART”, San Francisco, CA
  • 1890 Bryant Street Studios, Annual Holiday Show and Sale, San Francisco, CA
  • Radian Gallery, “Boldface Portraiture”, group show, San Francisco, CA
  • Belvedere Tiburon Library, “Making Art in a Changing World”, group show, Tiburon, CA
  • Maitri Compassionate Care, “Works of HeART”, benefit auction and exhibition, San Francisco, CA
  • Root Division, Root Division Art Auction, San Francisco, CA
  • SOMARTS Cultural Center, “ArtLaunch”, group show, San Francisco, CA
  • 2358MRKT Gallery, “Showstopper Series”, group show, San Francisco, CA
  • 1890 Bryant Street Studios, Fall Open Studios, San Francisco, CA
  • UCSF Alliance Health Project, Art for AIDS Art Auction, San Francisco, CA
  • Belvedere Tiburon Library, “Artists’ Interpretations: Buildings and Structures”, group show, Tiburon, CA
  • 2358MRKT Gallery, Castro Art Walk, San Francisco, CA
  • Sausalito Center for the Arts, “Pride Not Prejudice”, group show, Sausalito, CA
  • 2358MRKT Gallery, “Kindred”, group show, San Francisco, CA
  • Radian Gallery, “I AM A BARN”, solo show, San Francisco, CA
  • 1890 Bryant Street Studios, Spring Open Studios, San Francisco, CA
  • The Passdoor, Sonoma, CA
  • LA Art Show, group show, Los Angeles, CA
  • 1890 Bryant Street Studios, Holiday Show and Sale, San Francisco, CA
  • Red Dot Miami, Miami, FL 
  • CONTEXT Art Miami, Miami, FL
  • ArtSpan’s 2023 SF Open Studios Exhibition, San Francisco, CA 
  • UCSF Alliance Health Project, Art for AIDS Art Auction, San Francisco, CA
  • Powerhouse Arts, MvVO Art/Ad Art Show, Brooklyn, NY
  • Studio 401 Gallerie, “…IS, WAS, AND ALWAYS WILL BE…”, San Francisco, CA
  • Salomon Arts Gallery, “The Art of Code Switching”, solo show, New York, NY
  • 2358MRKT Gallery, “Visible”, group show, San Francisco, CA
  • Helvella Art, “Pride Is Not A Crime”, group show, Oakland, CA
  • Radian Gallery, “Moda Botanica”, group show, San Francisco, CA
  • 1890 Bryant Open Studios, Spring Open Studios, San Francisco, CA
  • ArtSpan’s Juried Benefit Art Auction, San Francisco, CA
  • Red Dot Art Fair at Miami Art Week
  • Haegeumgang Theme Museum exhibition
  • 1890 Bryant Open Studios, San Francisco, CA, FALL
  • MvVO ART/AD ART SHOW 2022, group show, New York, NY
  • Art Love Gallery, solo show, Provincetown, MA
  • Contemporary Botanicals, group show, San Rafael, CA
  • 1890 Bryant Open Studios, San Francisco, CA
  • Art Love Gallery, group show, Plano, TX
  • Palm Springs Modern Design Expo, “Modernism Show + Sale Week” group show, Palm Springs, CA
  • Salomon Arts Gallery, “Under The Influence- Donald and Victor” solo show, New York, NY
  • Radian Gallery, “Botanicals”, group show, San Francisco, CA 
  • 1890 Bryant Open Studios, San Francisco, CA
  • de Young Muesum, “de Young Open” group show, San Francisco, CA
  • 1890 Bryant Open Studios, San Francisco, CA
  • Salomon Arts Gallery, group show, New York, NY