Ben Shahn

American painter, graphic designer and photographer of Lithuanian descent (1898–1969)
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Ben Shahn
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Ben Shahn

Summary

Ben Shahn is a human[1]. He was born in Kaunas[2]. He was born on +1898-09-12T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on +1969-03-14T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a photographer[6], painter[7], designer[8], graphic artist[9], and printmaker[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (177 views/month, #7,178 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Kaunas[2], Ben Shahn…
  • Ben Shahn died in New York City[4].
  • Ben Shahn was born on +1898-09-12T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Ben Shahn died on +1969-03-14T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Ben Shahn is buried at Roosevelt Cemetery[12].
  • Among Ben Shahn's spouses was Bernarda Bryson Shahn[13].
  • A child of Ben Shahn was Jonathan Shahn[14].
  • Ben Shahn held citizenship in United States[15].
  • Ben Shahn worked as a photographer[6].
  • Ben Shahn worked as a painter[7].
  • Ben Shahn's professions included designer[8].
  • Ben Shahn worked as a graphic artist[9].
  • Ben Shahn worked as a printmaker[10].
  • Ben Shahn worked as a muralist[16].
  • Ben Shahn's field of work was painting[17].
  • Among Ben Shahn's employers was Harvard University[18].
  • Ben Shahn was educated at New York University[19].
  • Ben Shahn's education included a stint at Art Students League of New York[20].
  • A notable student of Ben Shahn was Cy Twombly[21].
  • Ben Shahn received the AIGA Medal[22].
  • Ben Shahn was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[23].
  • Ben Shahn was a member of American Academy of Arts and Letters[24].
  • Ben Shahn's image is recorded as Ben Shahn bijutsu-techo 1961185.jpg[25].
  • Ben Shahn is recorded as male[26].
  • Ben Shahn's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Ben Shahn was born in Kaunas[2]. He was born on +1898-09-12T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at New York University[19], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1831[30], headquartered in New York City[31] and Art Students League of New York[20], an art academy[32], in United States[33], founded in 1875[34], headquartered in 57th Street[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include photographer[6], painter[7], designer[8], graphic artist[9], printmaker[10], and muralist[16]. Ben Shahn's field of work was painting[17]. Among his employers was Harvard University[18]. A notable student of him was Cy Twombly[21].

Recognition

Ben Shahn received the AIGA Medal[22].

Personal Life

Among Ben Shahn's spouses was Bernarda Bryson Shahn[13]. A child of him was Jonathan Shahn[14].

Death and Burial

Ben Shahn died on +1969-03-14T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in New York City[4]. He is buried at Roosevelt Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Ben Shahn ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (177 views/month, #7,178 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

He has been cited as an influence by Bruno Caruso[38], a painter[39], 1927–2018[40], of Italy[41], awarded the Gold Medal of the Italian Order of Merit for Culture and Art[42], specialised in painting[43].

FAQs

Where was Ben Shahn born?

Born in Kaunas[2], Ben Shahn…

Where did Ben Shahn die?

Ben Shahn died in New York City[4].

Who was Ben Shahn married to?

Ben Shahn's spouses include Bernarda Bryson Shahn[13].

What did Ben Shahn do for work?

Ben Shahn worked as photographer[6], painter[7], designer[8], graphic artist[9], and printmaker[10].

Where did Ben Shahn go to school?

Ben Shahn was educated at New York University[19] and Art Students League of New York[20].

What awards did Ben Shahn receive?

Honors received include AIGA Medal[22].

Who did Ben Shahn influence?

Ben Shahn has been cited as an influence by Bruno Caruso[38].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [25] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . KulturNav. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . wikidata.org.
  10. [20] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . collectiegelderland.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . Union List of Artist Names. wikidata.org.
  17. [16] . Union List of Artist Names. wikidata.org.
  18. [18] . wikidata.org.
  19. [12] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [21] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [38] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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