Ben Shahn
1898–1969 (age 71)
Painter/Photographer
Biography
Ben Shahn was born in 1898 and became a painter and photographer whose artistry was deeply intertwined with social conscience. He approached each work as an opportunity to challenge assumptions, uplift ordinary lives, and speak truth to power through color, form, and documentary detail.
His images and murals found audiences far beyond traditional art circles, inspiring new generations to see creativity as a vehicle for empathy and justice. He leaves behind a rich body of work that continues to resonate with its humanity.