Stephen Bauman on Going From Graffiti to Fine Art

Draftsmen by Stan Prokopenko and Marshall Vandruff

Oct 3, 202341:30Arts

This episode follows painter Stephen Bauman's journey from graffiti artist to fine art professional. He discusses his beginnings tagging buildings in Miami, training at the prestigious Florence Academy, and developing hi...

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