Bruce Nauman

A highly acclaimed and extremely prolific artist, Bruce Nauman has been active since the early 1970s. Working in mediums such as sculpture, video, film, installation, performance, and printmaking, he shies away from developing a single characteristic style. His work toys with text and fragmented images of the human body. Often provocative in nature, he connects physical realities of violence, sex, and death with visceral, spiritual messages, like an early neon sign proclaiming, "The true artist helps the world by revealing mystic truths."

On top of many achievements in his career, Nauman recently represented the United States at the 2009 Venice Biennale and was awarded the Golden Lion prize for best national pavilion.

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IFPDA Print Fair Preview - An Interview with BORCH Editions
IFPDA Print Fair Preview - An Interview with BORCH Editions
The Artspace Group Show: Dance
The Artspace Group Show: Dance
If You Like Bruce Nauman, You'll Love These 8 Artists
If You Like Bruce Nauman, You'll Love These 8 Artists
"Vices & Virtues": The Political Art of Bruce Nauman
"Vices & Virtues": The Political Art of Bruce Nauman
"The Portrait is Always Dependent on the Moment": Annie Leibovitz
"The Portrait is Always Dependent on the Moment": Annie Leibovitz
NSFW! 10 Erotic Artworks That Will Make You Feel Like A Prude
NSFW! 10 Erotic Artworks That Will Make You Feel Like A Prude
Words, Thoughts, and Phrases: Ed Ruscha's Literary Pop Paintings
Words, Thoughts, and Phrases: Ed Ruscha's Literary Pop Paintings
The History of Green and the Work of Nauman, Marden, and Eliasson
The History of Green and the Work of Nauman, Marden, and Eliasson
Bildhauer: 3 German Women Rethinking Sculpture
Bildhauer: 3 German Women Rethinking Sculpture
Isa Genzken on Finding Her Place in Art History
Isa Genzken on Finding Her Place in Art History
Pipilotti Rist Says: Spit on Your Mobile Phone
Pipilotti Rist Says: Spit on Your Mobile Phone
21 Artists to Watch in September
21 Artists to Watch in September
Inside Berlin's New Art Scene: 10 to Know
Inside Berlin's New Art Scene: 10 to Know
The Well-Earned Renaissance of Mary Heilmann
The Well-Earned Renaissance of Mary Heilmann
5 Lessons From New York's Spring Evening Sales
5 Lessons From New York's Spring Evening Sales
Steal vs Splurge: Collect the Big Auction Stars
Steal vs Splurge: Collect the Big Auction Stars
12 Galleries to Know in Brussels
12 Galleries to Know in Brussels
6 Seductive Artworks to Tempt Your Wallet
6 Seductive Artworks to Tempt Your Wallet
A Few Questions for Edgardo Aragón
A Few Questions for Edgardo Aragón
7 Video Art Masterpieces You Need to Know Now
7 Video Art Masterpieces You Need to Know Now
6 of the Most Important Artist-Run Magazines
6 of the Most Important Artist-Run Magazines
Bob Nickas on How the Market Co-Opted Criticism
Bob Nickas on How the Market Co-Opted Criticism
See Massimiliano Gioni's 50 Favorite Phaidon Books
See Massimiliano Gioni's 50 Favorite Phaidon Books
6 Artworks to Invest in This August
6 Artworks to Invest in This August
How Did New York Change Bruce Nauman?
How Did New York Change Bruce Nauman?
Who Are the Art World's Superheroes & Villains?
Who Are the Art World's Superheroes & Villains?
Building a Minimalist Beach House for a Megacollector’s Art
Building a Minimalist Beach House for a Megacollector’s Art
5 Intimate Views of Legendary Artists' Studios
5 Intimate Views of Legendary Artists' Studios
Spencer Finch on Getting You to See the Light
Spencer Finch on Getting You to See the Light
What Did Duchamp Do? Surveying 9 Major Artworks
What Did Duchamp Do? Surveying 9 Major Artworks
10 Exhibitions That Changed Contemporary Art
10 Exhibitions That Changed Contemporary Art
A Squiggly, Neon-Lit Guide to Post-Minimalism
A Squiggly, Neon-Lit Guide to Post-Minimalism
The Existential Hilarity of Jonathan Monk
The Existential Hilarity of Jonathan Monk
7 Artists to Watch This January
7 Artists to Watch This January