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Boy, I have so many “favorite” artists! But if I had to name only one artist to study on that desert island, it just might be Ben Shahn.
An icon of Social Realism, Shahn was the epitome of an individual who kinda did it all, in his own, sweet way. By highlighting both his writings and his art, this book introduced me to Shahn as a person and an artist, and presented a whole picture of this wonderful, complex man.
It introduced me to the idea that you can wear many hats as long as you own the hats and…
From Michael's list on artistic doodads, thingamabobs, and whatzits.
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