In 2002, Shpanin was listed in the "Guinness Book of World Records" as the youngest professional artist in the world. By that time, he had already exhibited in ten solo shows throughout the world, including Israel, Russia, Italy, Azerbaijan, England, France and the U.S.

In 2003, the Washington Post observed that Shpanin, "paints brilliantly hued still lifes and vivid street scenes, draws sure-handed pencil sketches and composes swirling and unsettling abstract images."

Shpanin's works are on display at the Museum of Contemporary Russian Art in New Jersey, the Museum of Energy and Honor in Hadera, Israel, the Museum of Honor of the World Maccabi Games in Jerusalem, Israel, and the Israeli Embassy in Azerbaijan. His paintings can be found in the collections of President George W. Bush, President Heydar Aliev of Azerbaijan, and in numerous other private collections. In 2001, he was the only foreign citizen included in the Union of Israeli Artists.

The Jewish Community Center exhibit will run from May 8 through 18. Hours are Monday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, from 1 to 8 p.m.; and Sunday, from 9 a.m. to 6p.m.