Bold strokes meet urban stories. Explore the layers of art by BOB TRUMAN — where the streets and canvas collide in vibrant expression.
Bold strokes meet urban stories. Explore the layers of art by BOB TRUMAN — where the streets and canvas collide in vibrant expression.
Based in
London, UK
Based in
London, UK
BOB TRUMAN
BOB TRUMAN
ABOUT: PAINTER OF URBAN STORIES
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Bob Truman is a London-based street artist and painter whose work explores the intersection of urban culture and fine art. His vibrant murals and expressive canvas pieces reflect a deep connection to the city, telling stories through bold colors, striking contrasts, and layered textures.
CANVAS: LAYERS OF EXPRESSION
Bold colors, raw textures, and urban energy—Bob's art transforms walls and canvases into layered stories. Each piece is a fusion of street culture and fine art, where every stroke adds depth to the narrative.
Dive into a collection of bold, expressive paintings where street art meets fine art. See the full gallery and experience the depth of each stroke.
STREET: ART IN THE HEART OF THE CITY
Vivid hues, gritty textures, and the pulse of the streets—Bob’s murals turn urban landscapes into living narratives. Each wall is a dialogue between past and present, where classical artistry collides with contemporary rebellion, creating layers of meaning in every spray and stroke.
CRITICS SAY: PRAISE FOR BOB TRUMAN
Bob Truman masterfully fuses classical elegance with urban grit, transforming walls into vibrant dialogues between past and present. His art is both a tribute and a rebellion—timeless yet strikingly modern.
Helen Douglas
Art Review International
FEATURED: ETHERNAL ASCENSION
Dimensions:
Large-scale mural covering an entire building facade
Materials used:
Graffiti spray paint, acrylics, brushes, and rollers
Year:
2015
Ethereal Ascension is a visual representation of transformation, movement, and freedom. The classical figure, reminiscent of ancient sculptures, emerges from a swirling burst of colors, symbolizing a fusion of past and present. The dynamic textures and abstract strokes reflect the fluid nature of time and creativity, capturing the essence of contemporary street art infused with historical influences.
Dimensions:
Large-scale mural covering an entire building facade
Materials used:
Graffiti spray paint, acrylics, brushes, and rollers
Year:
2015
Ethereal Ascension is a visual representation of transformation, movement, and freedom. The classical figure, reminiscent of ancient sculptures, emerges from a swirling burst of colors, symbolizing a fusion of past and present. The dynamic textures and abstract strokes reflect the fluid nature of time and creativity, capturing the essence of contemporary street art infused with historical influences.
Dimensions:
Large-scale mural covering an entire building facade
Materials used:
Graffiti spray paint, acrylics, brushes, and rollers
Year:
2015
Ethereal Ascension is a visual representation of transformation, movement, and freedom. The classical figure, reminiscent of ancient sculptures, emerges from a swirling burst of colors, symbolizing a fusion of past and present. The dynamic textures and abstract strokes reflect the fluid nature of time and creativity, capturing the essence of contemporary street art infused with historical influences.
PRESS: ACCLAIM & RECOGNITION
Blurring the lines between high art and subculture, Truman is one of the few artists who can make a museum wall and a back alley feel equally sacred.
Frieze Magazine
January 2024
Blurring the lines between high art and subculture, Truman is one of the few artists who can make a museum wall and a back alley feel equally sacred.
Frieze Magazine
January 2024
Blurring the lines between high art and subculture, Truman is one of the few artists who can make a museum wall and a back alley feel equally sacred.
Frieze Magazine
January 2024
His fusion of neoclassical figures and graffiti aesthetics challenges artistic conventions, earning him a well-deserved place among today’s most influential artists.
The Art Newspaper
February 2024
His fusion of neoclassical figures and graffiti aesthetics challenges artistic conventions, earning him a well-deserved place among today’s most influential artists.
The Art Newspaper
February 2024
His fusion of neoclassical figures and graffiti aesthetics challenges artistic conventions, earning him a well-deserved place among today’s most influential artists.
The Art Newspaper
February 2024
Truman’s work redefines the boundaries of street art and fine art, proving that urban expressionism belongs in galleries just as much as on city walls.
ArtForum
March 2023
Truman’s work redefines the boundaries of street art and fine art, proving that urban expressionism belongs in galleries just as much as on city walls.
ArtForum
March 2023
Truman’s work redefines the boundaries of street art and fine art, proving that urban expressionism belongs in galleries just as much as on city walls.
ArtForum
March 2023
A visual storyteller of modern mythology—Truman’s bold strokes and color palettes elevate urban art to a transcendent experience.
Art Basel Review
September 2023
A visual storyteller of modern mythology—Truman’s bold strokes and color palettes elevate urban art to a transcendent experience.
Art Basel Review
September 2023
A visual storyteller of modern mythology—Truman’s bold strokes and color palettes elevate urban art to a transcendent experience.
Art Basel Review
September 2023
His art speaks of history, but in a language that feels urgent and alive. Every mural is a dialogue between past and present.
The Guardian
May 2023
His art speaks of history, but in a language that feels urgent and alive. Every mural is a dialogue between past and present.
The Guardian
May 2023
His art speaks of history, but in a language that feels urgent and alive. Every mural is a dialogue between past and present.
The Guardian
May 2023
Collectors and curators alike recognize Truman’s art as an investment—not just in culture, but in the evolving definition of contemporary fine art.
Sotheby’s Journal
October 2023
Collectors and curators alike recognize Truman’s art as an investment—not just in culture, but in the evolving definition of contemporary fine art.
Sotheby’s Journal
October 2023
Collectors and curators alike recognize Truman’s art as an investment—not just in culture, but in the evolving definition of contemporary fine art.
Sotheby’s Journal
October 2023
His ability to infuse ancient forms with urban energy makes Truman’s work both timeless and undeniably modern.
Los Angeles Times
August 2023
His ability to infuse ancient forms with urban energy makes Truman’s work both timeless and undeniably modern.
Los Angeles Times
August 2023
His ability to infuse ancient forms with urban energy makes Truman’s work both timeless and undeniably modern.
Los Angeles Times
August 2023
Bob Truman doesn’t just paint walls—he elevates them into conversations, into experiences, into emotions that linger long after you walk away.
Time Magazine
April 2023
Bob Truman doesn’t just paint walls—he elevates them into conversations, into experiences, into emotions that linger long after you walk away.
Time Magazine
April 2023
Bob Truman doesn’t just paint walls—he elevates them into conversations, into experiences, into emotions that linger long after you walk away.
Time Magazine
April 2023
An evocative fusion of classical and contemporary, Truman’s murals breathe new life into forgotten spaces, turning cityscapes into open-air museums.
The New York Times
June 2022
An evocative fusion of classical and contemporary, Truman’s murals breathe new life into forgotten spaces, turning cityscapes into open-air museums.
The New York Times
June 2022
An evocative fusion of classical and contemporary, Truman’s murals breathe new life into forgotten spaces, turning cityscapes into open-air museums.
The New York Times
June 2022
More than decoration, Truman’s large-scale works engage deeply with the environment, making entire buildings his canvas for storytelling.
Architectural Digest
July 2022
More than decoration, Truman’s large-scale works engage deeply with the environment, making entire buildings his canvas for storytelling.
Architectural Digest
July 2022
More than decoration, Truman’s large-scale works engage deeply with the environment, making entire buildings his canvas for storytelling.
Architectural Digest
July 2022
Truman’s journey from street murals to global exhibitions is a testament to the power of passion, persistence, and unparalleled artistic vision.
Forbes Art & Culture
November 2022
Truman’s journey from street murals to global exhibitions is a testament to the power of passion, persistence, and unparalleled artistic vision.
Forbes Art & Culture
November 2022
Truman’s journey from street murals to global exhibitions is a testament to the power of passion, persistence, and unparalleled artistic vision.
Forbes Art & Culture
November 2022
Truman masterfully transforms classical iconography with a rebellious spirit, bridging centuries of artistic heritage with the raw energy of the streets.
Vogue Art Edition
December 2021
Truman masterfully transforms classical iconography with a rebellious spirit, bridging centuries of artistic heritage with the raw energy of the streets.
Vogue Art Edition
December 2021
Truman masterfully transforms classical iconography with a rebellious spirit, bridging centuries of artistic heritage with the raw energy of the streets.
Vogue Art Edition
December 2021
SHOWCASE: EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
Myth & Motion: The New Renaissance
June 10 – July 20, 2024 | Vernissage: June 10, 6 PM
Tate Modern, London, UK
A curated group exhibition featuring contemporary artists reinterpreting classical themes. Truman’s work will showcase three monumental canvases alongside renowned international painters. The exhibition blurs the lines between tradition and rebellion, offering a fresh look at mythology through the lens of modern street culture.
Myth & Motion: The New Renaissance
June 10 – July 20, 2024 | Vernissage: June 10, 6 PM
Tate Modern, London, UK
A curated group exhibition featuring contemporary artists reinterpreting classical themes. Truman’s work will showcase three monumental canvases alongside renowned international painters. The exhibition blurs the lines between tradition and rebellion, offering a fresh look at mythology through the lens of modern street culture.
Myth & Motion: The New Renaissance
June 10 – July 20, 2024 | Vernissage: June 10, 6 PM
Tate Modern, London, UK
A curated group exhibition featuring contemporary artists reinterpreting classical themes. Truman’s work will showcase three monumental canvases alongside renowned international painters. The exhibition blurs the lines between tradition and rebellion, offering a fresh look at mythology through the lens of modern street culture.
Walls That Speak: Public Art in Motion
May 5 – May 12, 2024 | Live Mural Painting: May 7-8
Tate Modern, London, UK
A celebration of street art as a living, breathing force. Bob Truman joins international muralists in creating large-scale, site-specific works in Miami’s renowned open-air museum. Watch the artist in action during a two-day live painting session, followed by a panel discussion on the future of urban art.
Walls That Speak: Public Art in Motion
May 5 – May 12, 2024 | Live Mural Painting: May 7-8
Tate Modern, London, UK
A celebration of street art as a living, breathing force. Bob Truman joins international muralists in creating large-scale, site-specific works in Miami’s renowned open-air museum. Watch the artist in action during a two-day live painting session, followed by a panel discussion on the future of urban art.
Walls That Speak: Public Art in Motion
May 5 – May 12, 2024 | Live Mural Painting: May 7-8
Tate Modern, London, UK
A celebration of street art as a living, breathing force. Bob Truman joins international muralists in creating large-scale, site-specific works in Miami’s renowned open-air museum. Watch the artist in action during a two-day live painting session, followed by a panel discussion on the future of urban art.
Neo-Classic Urban Visions
March 15 – April 30, 2024 | Opening Night: 7 PM
Tate Modern, London, UK
A groundbreaking solo exhibition where Bob Truman merges classical sculpture with modern urban energy. This collection features large-scale mixed-media pieces, exploring the contrast between structured history and chaotic street culture. Expect immersive projections, interactive installations, and an exclusive collaboration with digital artist Felix Morgan.
Neo-Classic Urban Visions
March 15 – April 30, 2024 | Opening Night: 7 PM
Tate Modern, London, UK
A groundbreaking solo exhibition where Bob Truman merges classical sculpture with modern urban energy. This collection features large-scale mixed-media pieces, exploring the contrast between structured history and chaotic street culture. Expect immersive projections, interactive installations, and an exclusive collaboration with digital artist Felix Morgan.
Neo-Classic Urban Visions
March 15 – April 30, 2024 | Opening Night: 7 PM
Tate Modern, London, UK
A groundbreaking solo exhibition where Bob Truman merges classical sculpture with modern urban energy. This collection features large-scale mixed-media pieces, exploring the contrast between structured history and chaotic street culture. Expect immersive projections, interactive installations, and an exclusive collaboration with digital artist Felix Morgan.
The City as Canvas: A Retrospective
January 22 – February 02, 2025
Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), Los Angeles, USA
Bob Truman’s first museum retrospective, featuring his most iconic works from past murals to exclusive new studio pieces. Dive into his creative evolution, from early street interventions to large-scale museum commissions. The exhibition includes a special VR experience, allowing visitors to explore some of his now-lost murals in digital form.
The City as Canvas: A Retrospective
January 22 – February 02, 2025
Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), Los Angeles, USA
Bob Truman’s first museum retrospective, featuring his most iconic works from past murals to exclusive new studio pieces. Dive into his creative evolution, from early street interventions to large-scale museum commissions. The exhibition includes a special VR experience, allowing visitors to explore some of his now-lost murals in digital form.
The City as Canvas: A Retrospective
January 22 – February 02, 2025
Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), Los Angeles, USA
Bob Truman’s first museum retrospective, featuring his most iconic works from past murals to exclusive new studio pieces. Dive into his creative evolution, from early street interventions to large-scale museum commissions. The exhibition includes a special VR experience, allowing visitors to explore some of his now-lost murals in digital form.
Streets of Gold: Murals & Public Works
Ongoing | Year-Round Public Installations
Various international sites
Explore Bob Truman’s permanent public artworks around the world. From Berlin to São Paulo, New York to Tokyo, each mural tells a story, merging classical art history with contemporary urban expression. Visit the official interactive map to discover locations, artist notes, and behind-the-scenes footage of his most renowned murals.
Streets of Gold: Murals & Public Works
Ongoing | Year-Round Public Installations
Various international sites
Explore Bob Truman’s permanent public artworks around the world. From Berlin to São Paulo, New York to Tokyo, each mural tells a story, merging classical art history with contemporary urban expression. Visit the official interactive map to discover locations, artist notes, and behind-the-scenes footage of his most renowned murals.
Streets of Gold: Murals & Public Works
Ongoing | Year-Round Public Installations
Various international sites
Explore Bob Truman’s permanent public artworks around the world. From Berlin to São Paulo, New York to Tokyo, each mural tells a story, merging classical art history with contemporary urban expression. Visit the official interactive map to discover locations, artist notes, and behind-the-scenes footage of his most renowned murals.
Echoes of the Future: Urban Mythologies
October 5 – December 20, 2024
Guggenheim Museum, New York, USA
A bold fusion of classical iconography and modern street aesthetics, this exhibition featured Bob Truman’s largest indoor mural to date, spanning multiple gallery walls. The show explored how urban landscapes rewrite historical narratives through art, blending sculptural forms with raw graffiti textures.
Echoes of the Future: Urban Mythologies
October 5 – December 20, 2024
Guggenheim Museum, New York, USA
A bold fusion of classical iconography and modern street aesthetics, this exhibition featured Bob Truman’s largest indoor mural to date, spanning multiple gallery walls. The show explored how urban landscapes rewrite historical narratives through art, blending sculptural forms with raw graffiti textures.
Echoes of the Future: Urban Mythologies
October 5 – December 20, 2024
Guggenheim Museum, New York, USA
A bold fusion of classical iconography and modern street aesthetics, this exhibition featured Bob Truman’s largest indoor mural to date, spanning multiple gallery walls. The show explored how urban landscapes rewrite historical narratives through art, blending sculptural forms with raw graffiti textures.
Neon Relics: The Collision of Time & Color
July 15 – September 1, 2024
Art Basel, Basel, Switzerland
Bob Truman’s limited-edition neon-accented canvases were displayed at Art Basel’s premier contemporary art section. His work stood out for its innovative use of fluorescent pigments over Renaissance-inspired portraits, creating a mesmerizing interplay of past and future.
Neon Relics: The Collision of Time & Color
July 15 – September 1, 2024
Art Basel, Basel, Switzerland
Bob Truman’s limited-edition neon-accented canvases were displayed at Art Basel’s premier contemporary art section. His work stood out for its innovative use of fluorescent pigments over Renaissance-inspired portraits, creating a mesmerizing interplay of past and future.
Neon Relics: The Collision of Time & Color
July 15 – September 1, 2024
Art Basel, Basel, Switzerland
Bob Truman’s limited-edition neon-accented canvases were displayed at Art Basel’s premier contemporary art section. His work stood out for its innovative use of fluorescent pigments over Renaissance-inspired portraits, creating a mesmerizing interplay of past and future.
Walls of the Ancients: A Mural Festival Experience
May 10 – May 17, 2024
Berlin Mural Festival, Berlin, Germany
Bob Truman transformed a five-story building in Berlin into a massive tribute to Greco-Roman sculpture, layered with modern graffiti elements. The mural was completed live, allowing the public to witness the full creative process. His work became one of the festival’s most talked-about pieces.
Walls of the Ancients: A Mural Festival Experience
May 10 – May 17, 2024
Berlin Mural Festival, Berlin, Germany
Bob Truman transformed a five-story building in Berlin into a massive tribute to Greco-Roman sculpture, layered with modern graffiti elements. The mural was completed live, allowing the public to witness the full creative process. His work became one of the festival’s most talked-about pieces.
Walls of the Ancients: A Mural Festival Experience
May 10 – May 17, 2024
Berlin Mural Festival, Berlin, Germany
Bob Truman transformed a five-story building in Berlin into a massive tribute to Greco-Roman sculpture, layered with modern graffiti elements. The mural was completed live, allowing the public to witness the full creative process. His work became one of the festival’s most talked-about pieces.
Renaissance Reloaded: Street Art Meets Fine Art
March 3 – April 28, 2024
Saatchi Gallery, London, UK
This group exhibition explored the reinvention of Renaissance and Baroque themes in contemporary street art. Bob Truman’s centerpiece was a three-panel mural featuring deconstructed sculptures dissolving into vibrant street textures, symbolizing the breakdown of artistic traditions in the modern era.
Renaissance Reloaded: Street Art Meets Fine Art
March 3 – April 28, 2024
Saatchi Gallery, London, UK
This group exhibition explored the reinvention of Renaissance and Baroque themes in contemporary street art. Bob Truman’s centerpiece was a three-panel mural featuring deconstructed sculptures dissolving into vibrant street textures, symbolizing the breakdown of artistic traditions in the modern era.
Renaissance Reloaded: Street Art Meets Fine Art
March 3 – April 28, 2024
Saatchi Gallery, London, UK
This group exhibition explored the reinvention of Renaissance and Baroque themes in contemporary street art. Bob Truman’s centerpiece was a three-panel mural featuring deconstructed sculptures dissolving into vibrant street textures, symbolizing the breakdown of artistic traditions in the modern era.
Eternal Layers: The Art of Bob Truman (Solo Exhibition)
November 18, 2023 – January 20, 2024
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, Madrid, Spain
A major retrospective of Truman’s career, this exhibition presented his transition from underground street artist to internationally recognized fine artist. The show featured early sketches, large-scale murals, and newly commissioned works, highlighting his signature fusion of classicism and graffiti.
Eternal Layers: The Art of Bob Truman (Solo Exhibition)
November 18, 2023 – January 20, 2024
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, Madrid, Spain
A major retrospective of Truman’s career, this exhibition presented his transition from underground street artist to internationally recognized fine artist. The show featured early sketches, large-scale murals, and newly commissioned works, highlighting his signature fusion of classicism and graffiti.
Eternal Layers: The Art of Bob Truman (Solo Exhibition)
November 18, 2023 – January 20, 2024
Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, Madrid, Spain
A major retrospective of Truman’s career, this exhibition presented his transition from underground street artist to internationally recognized fine artist. The show featured early sketches, large-scale murals, and newly commissioned works, highlighting his signature fusion of classicism and graffiti.
Pulse of the City: Interactive Mural Experience
August 25 – September 30, 2023
São Paulo Street Art Biennale, Brazil
Bob Truman created an interactive digital mural where visitors could project their own graffiti onto a classical sculpture figure using augmented reality. The piece explored the evolving relationship between public art, technology, and viewer participation.
Pulse of the City: Interactive Mural Experience
August 25 – September 30, 2023
São Paulo Street Art Biennale, Brazil
Bob Truman created an interactive digital mural where visitors could project their own graffiti onto a classical sculpture figure using augmented reality. The piece explored the evolving relationship between public art, technology, and viewer participation.
Pulse of the City: Interactive Mural Experience
August 25 – September 30, 2023
São Paulo Street Art Biennale, Brazil
Bob Truman created an interactive digital mural where visitors could project their own graffiti onto a classical sculpture figure using augmented reality. The piece explored the evolving relationship between public art, technology, and viewer participation.
The Gilded Streets: A Tribute to Urban Renaissance
May 2 – June 14, 2023
Palais de Tokyo, Paris, France
This exhibition examined the connection between historical grandeur and contemporary rebellion. Truman’s works were displayed alongside Baroque and Rococo paintings, highlighting the visual parallels between opulence, decay, and reinvention.
The Gilded Streets: A Tribute to Urban Renaissance
May 2 – June 14, 2023
Palais de Tokyo, Paris, France
This exhibition examined the connection between historical grandeur and contemporary rebellion. Truman’s works were displayed alongside Baroque and Rococo paintings, highlighting the visual parallels between opulence, decay, and reinvention.
The Gilded Streets: A Tribute to Urban Renaissance
May 2 – June 14, 2023
Palais de Tokyo, Paris, France
This exhibition examined the connection between historical grandeur and contemporary rebellion. Truman’s works were displayed alongside Baroque and Rococo paintings, highlighting the visual parallels between opulence, decay, and reinvention.
Graffiti & Glory: Truman’s Breakthrough Exhibition
September 10 – October 20, 2022
MOCA (Museum of Contemporary Art), Los Angeles, USA
Bob Truman’s first major museum show, this exhibition established his place in the fine art world. Featuring large-scale mural recreations, digital projections, and mixed-media works, it showcased how street art can be both disruptive and deeply historical.
Graffiti & Glory: Truman’s Breakthrough Exhibition
September 10 – October 20, 2022
MOCA (Museum of Contemporary Art), Los Angeles, USA
Bob Truman’s first major museum show, this exhibition established his place in the fine art world. Featuring large-scale mural recreations, digital projections, and mixed-media works, it showcased how street art can be both disruptive and deeply historical.
Graffiti & Glory: Truman’s Breakthrough Exhibition
September 10 – October 20, 2022
MOCA (Museum of Contemporary Art), Los Angeles, USA
Bob Truman’s first major museum show, this exhibition established his place in the fine art world. Featuring large-scale mural recreations, digital projections, and mixed-media works, it showcased how street art can be both disruptive and deeply historical.
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Art is a conversation between the past and the present, painted on the walls of tomorrow.
Bob Truman
Art is a conversation between the past and the present, painted on the walls of tomorrow.
Bob Truman
Art is a conversation between the past and the present, painted on the walls of tomorrow.
Bob Truman