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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

by Justin Shubow Posted on February 1, 2025

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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Serving as a Juror for the Addison Mizner Awards

by Justin Shubow Posted on January 28, 2025

On January 25, 2025, I was as one of three jurors for the Addison Mizner Awards, the highest prizes given out by the Florida chapter of the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art. I served alongside San Francisco-based interior designer … Continue reading →

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Interviewed on the Vince Coglianese Show

by Justin Shubow Posted on January 10, 2025

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)

by Justin Shubow Posted on January 7, 2025

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 →

Posted in Americans' Preferred Architecture for Federal Buildings, architecture of humanism, classical architecture, federal architecture, First Lady Melania Trump, Fox News, historic preservation, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Lady Bird Johnson, Martha MacCallum, National Endowment for the Arts, Pennsylvania Station, Rebuild Penn Station, uncategorized | Leave a comment

Endorsed for Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts by Victor Davis Hanson on His Podcast

by Justin Shubow Posted on December 24, 2024

In December 2024, I was interviewed about public architecture, monuments, and the future of the National Endowment for the Arts on the podcast of esteemed historian Victor Davis Hanson, recipient of the National Humanities Medal from President George W. Bush. Jack Fowler co-hosted. … Continue reading →

Posted in art, beauty, civic architecture, classical architecture, Eisenhower Memorial, federal architecture, Frank Gehry, National Endowment for the Arts, National World War I Memorial, poetry, President Donald Trump, uncategorized, United Airlines Flight 93 Memorial, Victor Davis Hanson | Leave a comment

Interviewed on Moment of Truth Podcast

by Justin Shubow Posted on October 29, 2024

I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Saurabh Sharma, President of American Moment, on his organization’s podcast “Moment of Truth.” We discussed President Trump and the politics of architecture, sustainability, historic preservation, the new National World War I Memorial, … Continue reading →

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Video of My NatCon Talk: How We Turned the Tables on Modern Architectural Eyesores

by Justin Shubow Posted on July 25, 2024

On July 10, 2024, I gave a talk on “How We Turned the Tables on Modern Architectural Eyesores” at the National Conservatism conference in Washington, D.C. I discussed policy regarding federal architecture, including President Trump’s Executive Order that re-oriented federal … Continue reading →

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