Liberation, Ben Shahn. Photo: The Estate of Ben Shahn
Museums & GalleriesUpper East Side

Ben Shahn: Non Conformity

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May 23, 2025 - Oct 12, 2025

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Description

Ben Shahn’s career ran from the Great Depression through the Vietnam War, and this exhibit—his first US retrospective in nearly 50 years—comprises 175 pieces of his artwork, including paintings, mural studies, prints, photographs and commercial designs. His work addresses themes such as unemployment, discrimination, authoritarianism and threats to freedom of expression—and the fight for civil and human rights.

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Location

The Jewish Museum

1109 Fifth Ave. Manhattan, NY, 10128

Features

Seasonal
Summer
Type
Art
Music
Culture & History
International Collections
Accessibility
Large Print
Open and/or Closed Captioned
Assistive Listening System
Sign Language Interpretation
Wheelchair Accessible
Adaptive Activities
Audio Description
Neurodiverse Programming
Amenities
Has Restaurant Amenity

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