The Art Guys

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The Art Guys
BornMichael Galbreth: 1956, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Jack Massing: 1959, Buffalo, New York
DiedMichael:
19 October 2019(2019-10-19) (aged 62–63) Houston, Texas
NationalityAmerican
OccupationArtists
Known for Performance Art, Conceptual Art, Sculpture, Drawing, Installation, Video
Website www.theartguys.com

The Art Guys (Michael Galbreth (born 1956 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, died 2019 in Houston, Texas) and Jack Massing (born 1959 in Buffalo, New York) are a collaborative artist team based in Houston, Texas. [1]

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History

The Art Guys have worked together since 1983 after meeting while students at the University of Houston. [2] For the exploration of their ideas, they employ a wide variety of media including sculpture, drawing, performances, installations and video. Food, drugs, pencils, baseball bats, car lot flags, toothbrushes and matches are among the unconventional materials they have used. [3]

Described in the New York Times as "a cross between Dada, David Letterman, John Cage and the Smothers Brothers," The Art Guys present a blend of performance, conceptual and visual art that explores the absurdities of contemporary life. [4]

They have received Artadia Awards in both 2004 and 2006. [5]

Not artists

The Art Guys became "not artists" on April 1, 2016, at 12:05 am after 33 years of collaboration. Hallelujah! the blind can see again; the water's fine. [6]

Solo exhibitions

The Art Guys have shown in the following solo exhibitions: [7]

Selected group exhibitions

Notable group shows include: [7]

Selected bibliography

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References

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  2. "The Art Guys". Artadia, Artist Registry. 12 July 2016. Retrieved 26 December 2018.
  3. "Visiting Artists Program Hosts Seminar with The Art Guys". Texas Today. Retrieved 24 December 2018.
  4. "AT WORK WITH: The Art Guys; In Performance: Life Imitates Art Imitating Life," Sam Howe Verhovek, New York Times , August 9, 1995. Retrieved on 2008-01-06.
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  6. Glenzter, Molly (July 28, 2016). "A final word with the Art Guys". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 26 December 2018.
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