Steve Kaufman
Steven Alan Kaufman (born December 29, 1960 in Bronx , New York City , New York , † February 12, 2010 in Vail , Colorado ) was an American graphic artist , artist , filmmaker and representative of American Pop Art .
Life
Kaufman attended the School of Visual Arts in New York from 1978 to 1981 . After completing his studies, he had his first joint exhibition with Keith Haring in 1982 . During his student days he met Andy Warhol , who became his artistic role model, for whom he worked as an assistant and with whom he was friendly.
Kaufmann was involved in numerous social and charitable projects. He campaigned for the needs of socially disadvantaged people, for those suffering from AIDS and against racial discrimination. With his foundation “Give Kids a Break” he supported underprivileged children and young people.
Works (selection)
- Monroe series
Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ Largest known Steve Kaufman collection: Steve Kaufman Collection by Ars-Direct
- ↑ Die Hamburger Galerie: Portrait of Steve Kaufman ( Memento of the original from January 15, 2013 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link has been inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ↑ Steve Kaufman's online gallery: Marilyn Monroe Collection ( Memento of the original from December 15, 2011 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
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| SURNAME | Kaufman, Steve |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Kaufman, Steven Alan (full name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American graphic artist, artist, filmmaker and representative of American Pop Art |
| DATE OF BIRTH | December 29, 1960 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Bronx , New York City , New York , United States |
| DATE OF DEATH | February 12, 2010 |
| Place of death | Vail , Colorado , United States |