Author Archives: Justin Shubow

I am Justin Shubow

President of the National Civic Art Society, a non-profit organization headquartered in Washington, D.C. that promotes the classical and humanistic tradition in public art and architecture. Eleventh Chairman of the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, an independent federal agency comprising seven presidential appointees who are the aesthetic guardians of Washington.

Endorsed for Chairman of the NEA by Andrew Klavan on His Show

In an episode titled “This Federal Agency Could Make Art in America Again,” I discussed the future of the National Endowment for the Arts on novelist and commentator Andrew Klavan’s show. He kindly said to me, “I have to say … Continue reading

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Interviewed on CBS Saturday Morning About the Future of Brutalism

What should we do with the blight of Brutalist buildings, especially in Washington, D.C.? On January 18, 2025, CBS Saturday Morning aired a segment on the subject, interviewing me. The host conceded that the majority of people dislike the buildings … Continue reading

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Interviewed on the Vince Coglianese Show

Enjoyed speaking about Brutalism, classical architecture, the National Endowment for the Arts, President Trump, and more on Vince Coglianese’s Show on WMAL-FM radio on January 10, 2025. Omny.fm: https://omny.fm/shows/the-vince-coglianese-show/justin-shubow-interview Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/can-trump-restore-classical-architecture/id588344390?i=1000683530786 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/22X9efR5GTJQ0zD0E1MQ4P YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a08cJla3rVY

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Interviewed on The Untold Story with Martha MacCallum (Fox News Radio)

On December 27, 2024, I was honored to appear on The Untold Story with Martha MacCallum (Fox News Radio). Broaching the subject of presidential appointments, MacCallum noted, “I know you’re being considered to head the National Endowment for the Arts … Continue reading

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