 "I strive to catch the spirit of the image I've depicted and to, in a sense,
become that character."— Steve Kaufman
Garnering accolades and acclaim, Steve Kaufman's energized art is capturing the attention of collectors
worldwide. From New York's creative community associated with contemporary artists Keith Haring, Jean
Michel Basquiat, and Kenny Scharf, Kaufman has rightfully established his own identity melding Pop Art
traditions with innovative approaches.
 At the age of 16, Kaufman was part of a group show at New York's prestigious Whitney Museum. Having
developed a highly respected reputation for his technical ability, Kaufman was offered an opportunity to
work with Andy Warhol cutting the film for canvas screening, a job which afforded him an opportunity to
gain a different perspective on the world of art.
Leaving the Warhol studio to commit himself fully to his own creative expression, Kaufman sought innovative
opportunities to bring his art to the general public. Even though demand for his work was growing,
Kaufman wanted to remain in touch with a broad audience. Inspired by the accessibility, Kaufman opened a one
night exhibition on four New York subway cars. Using the sides of abandoned buildings, retaining walls, and other
highly visible surfaces as his canvas, Kaufman completed 55 "Racial Harmony" murals in New York and made numerous
media appearances to promote understanding and tolerance. Recent years have yielded many gallery shows and a burgeoning list of collectors eager to acquire Kaufman's work.
Corporations, such as Citibank, Saatchi and Saatchi as well as personalities including Mickey Mantle, Wolfgang Puck,
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