It is a long time since a retrospective of Ben Shahn (1898-1969), the　American artist who was active in New York, was last held. With the　cooperation of the Fogg Museum, which is one of the Harvard Art Museums,　approximately 100 photographic works taken by the artist will be on show.

With additional temperas, watercolors, drawings, posters, and prints,　altogether over 200 works will be exhibited.

Focus will be given to the unfolding of the artist’s free use of diverse　media. The significance of Ben Shahn’s great influence on Japanese art and　design will also be reconsidered.

Website about the exhibition:　http://www.benshahn2011-12exh.info/

The text provided by The Museum of Modern Art, Hayama

Period：3 December - 29 January 2012
Venue：The Museum of Modern Art, Hayama