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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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68 years old |
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Virgo |
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24 August, 1955 |
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24 August |
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Detroit, MI |
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United States
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Tyree Guyton Height, Weight & Measurements
At 68 years old, Tyree Guyton height not available right now. We will update Tyree Guyton's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Tyree Guyton's Wife?
His wife is Jenenne Whitfield
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Jenenne Whitfield |
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Tyree Guyton Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Tyree Guyton worth at the age of 68 years old? Tyree Guyton’s income source is mostly from being a successful artist. He is from United States. We have estimated Tyree Guyton's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Timeline
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.
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.
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.
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".
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.
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).
In 2005, Guyton and the Heidelberg Project were featured on the Vision TV documentary "Urban Shrines", produced by Toronto-based Markham Street Films.
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.
