Artist
The Art Guys(American)American
Artist
Jack Massing (American, born 1959)American, born 1959
Artist
Michael Galbreth (American, 1956–2019)American, 1956–2019
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Chastity
Date1993
PlaceUnited States
MediumSuitcase and electro-mechanical parts
Dimensions12 × 18 × 8 in. (30.5 × 45.7 × 20.3 cm)
Credit LineGift of Michael A. Caddell and Cynthia Chapman
Object number98.227
Non exposé
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Department
Modern and Contemporary ArtObject Type
Exhibition History"Modernism in a Century of Change III, From Object to Icon: The Art of Assemblage," The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, June 21–August 30, 1998.
"Case Studies: Art in a Valise," Katonah Museum of Art, June 25–September 17, 2006.
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The Art Guys
1997–1998
Two custom-tailored wool suits with advertising logos; accessories include embroidered overcoats, belts, and shoes. Documentation of this project is considered part of the artwork.
2001.76.A-.L
The Art Guys
1991
White pine, yellow pine, bass, oak, cedar, plywood, and redwood
93.180
The Art Guys
1997–1998
Wool, silk, cotton with embroidered logos, plastic buttons
2001.77.A-.L
Dario Robleto
1998–1999
.A: Cast of found and thrift store trophy parts made with melted Aretha Franklin 45 rpm records (You Make Me Feel Like a Natural Woman, Prove It, Chain of Fools), resin, spray paint, engraved silver label
.B: Cast of found and thrift store trophy parts made with melted Kraftwerk records (Computer World, The Man Machine, Trans-Europe Express), resin, spray paint, engraved chrome label
.C: Cast of found and thrift store trophy parts made with melted Maria Callas records (live recordings of Norma, Madame Butterfly and Tosca), resin, spray paint, engraved brass label
2008.840.A-.D
