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fromHyperallergic
4 months ago

Artists Call on Jewish Museum's Support to Save New Deal-Era Murals

The Cohen Building in Washington, DC, housing New Deal-era murals by Jewish artists, is slated for sale and potential demolition by the Trump administration.
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fromThe Nation
7 months ago

How Should We Remember the Art of Ben Shahn?

Ben Shahn is being recast as a pioneering social-justice artist to restore his prominence after mid-century critical marginalization.
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fromThe New Yorker
11 months ago

Ben Shahn, the Lefty Artist Who Was Left Behind

Ben Shahn's art bridged the gap between popular appeal and deep social commentary, marking him as a significant figure in American art history.
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