Ben Shahn
1898–1969
Introduction
Ben Shahn (September 12, 1898 – March 14, 1969) was an American artist. He is best known for his works of social realism, his left-wing political views, and his series of lectures published as The Shape of Content.
Wikidata identifier
Q695239
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Country of birth
Lithuania
Roles
Artist, graphic artist, lithographer, muralist, painter, photographer
ULAN identifier
500005524
Names
Ben Shahn, Shahn, Benjamin Shahn, Benjamin Shan
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Exhibitions
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Vida Americana: Mexican Muralists Remake American Art, 1925–1945
Feb 17, 2020–Jan 31, 2021
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Where We Are: Selections from the Whitney’s Collection, 1900–1960
Apr 28, 2017–June 2, 2019
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Human Interest: Portraits from the Whitney’s Collection
Apr 2, 2016–Apr 2, 2017
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America Is Hard to See
May 1–Sept 27, 2015
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Real/Surreal
Oct 6, 2011–Feb 12, 2012
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Modern Life: Edward Hopper and His Time
Oct 28, 2010–Apr 10, 2011
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Modernisms
Aug 29, 2007–Jan 13, 2008
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Full House: Views of the Whitney’s Collection at 75
June 29–Sept 3, 2006
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Highlights from the Permanent Collection: From Hopper to Mid-Century
Feb 25, 2000–May 20, 2006
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1967 Annual Exhibition of Contemporary Painting
Dec 13, 1967–Feb 4, 1968
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1965 Annual Exhibition of Contemporary American Painting
Dec 8, 1965–Jan 30, 1966
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Annual Exhibition 1963: Contemporary American Painting
Dec 11, 1963–Feb 2, 1964
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Annual Exhibition 1962: Contemporary Sculpture and Drawings
Dec 12, 1962–Feb 3, 1963
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Annual Exhibition 1961: Contemporary American Painting
Dec 13, 1961–Feb 4, 1962
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Annual Exhibition 1960: Contemporary Sculpture and Drawings
Dec 7, 1960–Jan 22, 1961
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1959 Annual Exhibition of Contemporary American Painting
Dec 9, 1959–Jan 31, 1960
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1958 Annual Exhibition: Sculpture, Paintings, Watercolors, Drawings
Nov 19, 1958–Jan 4, 1959
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1957 Annual Exhibition: Sculpture, Paintings, Watercolors
Nov 20, 1957–Jan 12, 1958
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1956 Annual Exhibition: Sculpture, Paintings, Watercolors, Drawings
Nov 14, 1956–Jan 6, 1957
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1955 Annual Exhibition of Contemporary American Painting
Nov 9, 1955–Jan 8, 1956
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1955 Annual Exhibition of Contemporary American Paintings, Sculpture, Watercolors and Drawings
Jan 12–Feb 20, 1955
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1954 Annual Exhibition of Contemporary American Sculpture, Watercolors and Drawings
Mar 17–Apr 18, 1954
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1953 Annual Exhibition of Contemporary American Painting
Oct 15–Dec 6, 1953
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1952 Annual Exhibition of Contemporary American Painting
Nov 6, 1952–Jan 4, 1953
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1952 Annual Exhibition of Contemporary American Sculpture, Watercolors and Drawings
Mar 13–May 4, 1952
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1951 Annual Exhibition of Contemporary American Painting
Nov 8, 1951–Jan 6, 1952
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1951 Annual Exhibition of Contemporary American Sculpture, Watercolors and Drawings
Mar 17–May 6, 1951
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1950 Annual Exhibition of Contemporary American Painting
Nov 10–Dec 31, 1950
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1950 Annual Exhibition of Contemporary American Sculpture, Watercolors and Drawings
Apr 1–May 28, 1950
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1949 Annual Exhibition of Contemporary American Painting
Dec 16, 1949–Feb 5, 1950
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1949 Annual Exhibition of Contemporary American Sculpture, Watercolors and Drawings
Apr 2–May 8, 1949
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1948 Annual Exhibition of Contemporary American Painting
Nov 13, 1948–Jan 2, 1949
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1948 Annual Exhibition of Contemporary American Sculpture, Watercolors and Drawings
Jan 31–Mar 21, 1948
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1947 Annual Exhibition of Contemporary American Painting
Dec 6, 1947–Jan 25, 1948
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1947 Annual Exhibition of Contemporary American Sculpture, Watercolors and Drawings
Mar 11–Apr 17, 1947
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1946 Annual Exhibition of Contemporary American Painting
Dec 10, 1946–Jan 16, 1947
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1946 Annual Exhibition of Contemporary American Sculpture, Watercolors and Drawings
Feb 5–Mar 13, 1946
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1945 Annual Exhibition of Contemporary American Painting
Nov 27, 1945–Jan 10, 1946
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1945 Annual Exhibition of Contemporary American Sculpture, Watercolors and Drawings
Jan 3–Feb 8, 1945
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1944 Annual Exhibition of Contemporary American Painting
Nov 14–Dec 12, 1944
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1943 Annual Exhibition of Contemporary American Art
Nov 23, 1943–Jan 4, 1944
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1942 Annual Exhibition of Contemporary American Art
Nov 24, 1942–Jan 6, 1943
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1941 Annual Exhibition of Contemporary American Sculpture, Watercolors, Drawings and Prints
Jan 15–Feb 19, 1941
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1940 Annual Exhibition of Contemporary American Painting
Nov 27, 1940–Jan 8, 1941
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1938 Annual Exhibition of Contemporary American Painting
Nov 2–Dec 11, 1938
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1938 Annual Exhibition of Contemporary American Sculpture, Watercolors, Drawings and Prints
Mar 8–Apr 10, 1938
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Second Biennial Exhibition of Contemporary American Painting
Nov 27, 1934–Jan 10, 1935
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First Biennial Exhibition of Contemporary American Sculpture, Watercolors and Prints
Dec 5, 1933–Jan 11, 1934
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First Biennial Exhibition of Contemporary American Painting
Nov 22, 1932–Jan 5, 1933