"To be an artist is to believe in life."
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About Ben Shahn
Ben Shahn (1898–1969) was a Lithuanian-born American artist known for his contributions to socially conscious art. He was a painter, photographer, and graphic designer whose works often dealt with themes of social justice, labor rights, and the human experience. Shahn's unique style blended elements of realism and modernism, creating powerful and emotionally resonant pieces that captured the struggles and hopes of ordinary people.
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