A picture book biography of urban environmental artist Tyree Guyton, discussing his childhood in 1950s Detroit and the way he used art to transform his decaying, crime-ridden neighborhood into an internationally-recognized exhibit.
year: 2011
call number/section: 920, 921
subjects: guyton, tyree, 1955-, juvenile literature, community arts projects, detroit, african americans, biography, artists, juvenile literature, african american artists, arts, detroit (mich.)
Editions
Shapiro, J. H
Charlesbridge (2011)
A picture book biography of urban environmental artist Tyree Guyton, discussing his childhood in 1950s Detroit and the way he used art to transform his decaying, crime-ridden neighborhood into an internationally-recognized exhibit.
Schools: 4
Shapiro, J. H
Describes Tyree Guyton's transformation of his crumbling inner city neighborhood in Detroit by turning everyday junk into art and inspired people to rebuild their neighborhoods through the magic of art.
Schools: 3