Art Is Power: Red Grooms

This Pop Artist is known for his colorful work that often depicts New York City. Featured all over the world, this Red Grooms is one of the true legends in the pop art world. More information and photos after the jump...

Red Grooms was born in Nashville, Tennessee in 1937. He studied at the Art Institute of Chicago and the New School for Social Research, New York. In the 1950s Grooms moved to New York City to immerse himself in the art scene. For nearly fifty years Grooms has combined color, vibrancy, and a generous dose of self-deprecating humor to produce art in all media that provokes and delights. He pokes fun at the icons of American politics, entertainment, the art world, while paying homage to his subjects at the same time. No artist since Honoré Daumier has had a greater understanding of humor or a more direct connection to his audience. In return, Grooms has earned the public's unqualified admiration and appreciation. His work can be found in Chicago, New York, Texas, Los Angeles, and Japan. Some of his work displayed below...