Red Grooms: Performing Artist in New York

About Red Grooms

Red Grooms is an American multimedia artist known for bright, pop-inflected constructions that turn city life into crowded, kinetic tableaux. Early on, he studied with Hans Hofmann in Provincetown, where he picked up the nickname “Red” while working restaurant jobs. In New York City, his work has circulated through museum contexts, including presentations at the Brooklyn Museum. Collaborations with Mimi Gross and The Ruckus Construction Co. extend his practice into staged excerpts and architectural environments, favoring density and humor over polish.