"Who knows when a trenchant line becomes a human face?" ― Ben Shahn From Ben Shahn Artist Added on 1/31/2026 About Ben Shahn Ben Shahn was an American artist known for social realist painting, murals, photography, and graphic art. His work frequently addressed labor, civil rights, and social justice themes. Born: 1898-09-12 Died: 1969-03-14 View all quotes from Ben Shahn