

The New Movement: Art, Immigration and Diplomacy
16 snips Dec 24, 2024
In this discussion, Justin Shubow, President of the National Civic Arts Society and former appointee on the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, shares his insights on the importance of classical traditions in American art and architecture. He delves into the implications of iconoclasm and the fate of historical statues in today's political climate. The conversation touches on pressing immigration policies, the interplay of film and culture in shaping narratives, and the role of national identity in the arts, all reflecting a yearning for a return to meaningful artistic expressions.
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Shifting Memorial Styles
- Justin Shubow, president of the National Civic Art Society, discusses the trend of bleak modernism in memorials.
- He cites the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and the Flight 93 Memorial as examples, contrasting them with the heroic World War I memorial.
Trump's Classical Architecture Initiative
- Donald Trump's executive order promoting classical architecture was rescinded by Biden.
- The New York Times criticized the order, questioning the value of "fake Roman temples."
Shubow's Vision for the NEA
- Shubow suggests the NEA should fund art celebrating American greatness.
- He proposes an initiative celebrating American civic architecture and a design competition for a new monument.