JTA — A federal building in Washington DC known for its murals crafted by important Jewish artists is at risk of demolition. Now, activists are calling on New York City’s Jewish Museum for support to prevent the sale — and possible destruction — of the Wilbur J. Cohen Building. The Jewish Museum recently concluded a retrospective of one artist whose work appears in the building, Ben Shahn. In a letter to Jewish Museum leadership, artist-activists asked for support, citing US President Donald Trump’s previous destruction of artistic landmarks as a real estate developer in New York City and a broader,...
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