Virtual Curator Talk
Ben Shahn, On Nonconformity
Join Jewish Museum guest curator Laura Katzman to examine the work of the prolific and progressive artist Ben Shahn, from his commitment to chronicling and confronting crucial issues of his era, spanning from the Great Depression to the Vietnam War, as well as his exploration of spirituality and Jewish texts.
Co-presented with 92NY, this lecture highlights research from the exhibition Ben Shahn, On Nonconformity (on view through October 26, 2025). Program attendees receive discounted admission to visit the Jewish Museum during the run of the exhibition, code provided during program.
Tickets: $30 General; Jewish Museum Members are eligible for a 15% discount
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"Contemporary American Sculpture". 1940. Tempera on paper mounted to hardboard, signed and inscribed recto, bottom-right corner, in black pigment: Ben Shahn ‘40, 53.2 × 76.5 cm (21 × 30 1/8 in.). Arts of the Americas Discretionary Fund; Wesley M. Dixon Jr., Roger and J. Peter McCormick, Goodman, and Mr. and Mrs. Frederick G. Wacker endowment funds; through prior gift of Mr. and Mrs. Martin A. Ryerson; Ada Turnbull Hertle, Stan and Polly Stone, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Puth, and Jay W. McGreevy endowment funds; Luella Thomas Fund; Delphine G. Schoen Trust and Dr. Julian Archie endowment funds. 2023.1.
