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Tyree Guyton was born on 24 August, 1955 in Detroit, MI, is an American artist. Discover Tyree Guyton's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 68 years old?

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Age 68 years old
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Born 24 August 1955
Birthday 24 August
Birthplace Detroit, MI
Nationality United States

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1955

Tyree Guyton (born August 24, 1955) is an artist from Detroit, Michigan.

He is married to Jenenne Whitfield and continues to live in Detroit.

Before becoming an artist, Guyton worked as a firefighter and an autoworker and served in the U.S. Army.

He studied art at Marygrove College, Wayne State University, and the Center for Creative Studies—now College for Creative Studies.

Guyton counts his grandfather, Sam Mackey, and Detroit artist Charles McGee as his greatest influences.

Guyton was raised on Heidelberg Street, a residential neighborhood on Detroit's east side, which influenced him throughout his life.

in his childhood, he frequently visited the Detroit Institute of the Arts with his grandfather.

1967

Guyton also grew up during the Detroit riots of 1967.

He proceeded to complete high school and serve in the U.S. Army.

After his time in the military he decided to pursue his dreams of being an artist.

He began taking night classes under the artist Charles McGee, at the College for Creative Studies.

1986

Since creating the Heidelberg Project with his grandfather in 1986, Guyton has received international recognition as an artist, educator, and community leader.

The Heidelberg Project is slated to close due to his desire to focus on other projects.

Although he is an honorary director on the Heidelberg Project board of directors, in recent years he has concentrated his efforts on his art exhibitions as well as on lecturing and teaching.

1999

Guyton's work has been installed and displayed across the world, including a feature in 1999 by the United States Department of State in the Art in Embassies Program with an exhibition in the American Embassy in Quito, Ecuador.

Permanent installations of his work have been established in Sydney, Australia, at the Detroit Institute of Arts, and in Mount Vernon, New York.

In 1999, Tyree Guyton was the subject of an HBO Films documentary, "Come Unto Me: The Faces of Tyree Guyton".

2000

This film won numerous honors, including an Emmy Award for editing in 2000 and honorable mention at the Sundance Film Festival for director Nicole Cattell.

2003

Tyree Guyton has received the following awards for his contributions as an artist and humanitarian: Wayne County International Artist Award (2003), Award of Recognition, Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick (2002), Best Known Artist in Metro Detroit, Detroit Free Press (2001), "Michigan Artist of the Year," Governor John Engler, State of Michigan (1992), Humanity in the Arts Award, Wayne State University (1992), "Michiganian of the Year Award," State of Michigan (1991), David A. Harmond Memorial Scholarship (1990), "Testimonial Resolution Award," Wayne County, Lansing, Michigan (1990), "Spirit of Detroit Award," Detroit City Council, Detroit, Michigan (1989).

2005

In 2005, Guyton and the Heidelberg Project were featured on the Vision TV documentary "Urban Shrines", produced by Toronto-based Markham Street Films.

2007

In 2007, he accepted a position teaching an honors program at the Wayne State University.

In 2007 Guyton's work was included in the French documentary Detroit: The Cycles of the Mental Machine, featuring Techno artists Mike Banks and Carl Craig, directed by Jacqueline Caux.

The illustrated children's book Magic Trash, by Jane Shapiro, covers Guyton's biography and the Heidelberg Project.