Tour of "Ben Shahn, On Nonconformity" at the Jewish Museum

Ben Shahn, an American artist renowned for his social realism and left wing political views, showed how art could be a powerful tool for social commentary and activism. He rejected abstraction, adopting an expressive graphic style influenced by photography, and a strong and clear point of view.  In his later years, Shahn (an immigrant from Latvia) turned to Jewish imagery, the Hebrew language, and biblical stories.   This is the first major U.S. survey of Shahn's work since 1976.  In its review, the New York Times (press here to see review) called the show “gripping” and “revelatory”, and says it feels "utterly relevant for the troubled moment we are living in now."

A Jewish Museum docent will lead our tour of the exhibition,  which Roberta Krakoff will host.  It will begin at 2:00PM on Thursday, October 9.  The group will be limited to 15 people, and the cost of the tour is $15, which must be paid at the time of registration in accordance with CHV policy.  If you would like to join the tour, please click on the green REGISTER button below.  The group will meet in the lobby of the Jewish Museum, at 1109 Fifth Avenue at 92nd Street. at 2PM on October 9. 

Roberta Krakoff, Event Host