“Of all the arts, abstract painting is the most difficult. It demands that you know how to draw well, that you have a heightened sensitivity for composition and for colors, and that you be a true poet. This last is essential.”

About Ben Shahn

Artist • American

Ben Shahn was a Lithuanian-born American artist celebrated for his contributions to social realism and his powerful depictions of social and political events. He first gained prominence with his series of paintings on...