Early Life and Education Bruce Nauman, born December 6, 1941, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, embarked on his artistic journey fueled by a fascination for mathematics and physics—disciplines that would profoundly shape his approach to art. He pursued undergraduate studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, delving into sculpture and gaining foundational knowledge of form and materiality. Subsequently, he honed his artistic skills at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), where he earned a bachelor’s degree in fine arts, further refining his understanding of visual perception and conc…