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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.

My Article for City Journal: Trump Will Beautify Civic Architecture

On January 31, 2025, I published an article for City Journal, a publication of the Manhattan Institute, titled “Trump Is Right: America’s New Buildings Are Ugly.” To quote: President Donald Trump has made it clear that the aesthetics of government … Continue reading

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Interviewed on The Charles C. W. Cooke Podcast

On January 22, 2025, I appeared on The Charles C. W. Cooke Podcast with the eponymous host, Senior Editor at National Review. To quote the show’s summary: On episode 79 of The Charles C. W. Cooke Podcast, Charles talked to … Continue reading

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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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Interviewed on 10 Blocks, the Podcast of City Journal

I had the pleasure of being interviewed by John Hirschauer for 10 Blocks, the podcast of City Journal magazine, a publication of the Manhattan Institute. To quote: John Hirschauer: According to sources, you’re being considered to chair the National Endowment for … Continue reading

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