Bruce Nauman – On/With: A Deep Dive Into His Illuminating Works

Bruce Nauman is a pioneer of media art. Born in Fort Wayne, Indiana in 1941, he’s widely recognized as one of the most influential artists of our time. He currently lives and works in New Mexico.

Nauman’s work is known for its exploration of the human condition. He tackles themes like perception, identity, and language. He does this through a wide range of media including sculpture, performance, video, and photography.

Nauman’s early work involved performance art. Often working with his own body, he would explore the boundaries of perception and physicality. He challenged viewers to question their understanding of space, time, and the body. One of his most famous pieces is the video work “Walk with Contrapposto” (1968). This video is a simple yet powerful exploration of movement and form. Nauman’s use of video as a medium opened up new possibilities for artmaking, and helped to solidify his position as a pioneer in the field of media art.