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The items on this page are art works available for purchase. The works are arranged chronologically beginning from the early 1980's through the present, and grouped according to form. None of these works have been previously exhibited and most are seen here for the first time.
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1981 2 sheets graphite on paper, 11 x 8.5 in. type on paper, 3 x 5 in.
1981 2 sheets graphite on paper, 11 x 8.5 in. type on paper, 3 x 5 in.
1981 2 sheets graphite on paper, 11 x 8.5 in. type on paper, 3 x 5 in.
1981 2 sheets graphite on paper, 11 x 8.5 in. type on paper, 3 x 5 in.
1981 2 sheets graphite on paper, 11 x 8.5 in. type on paper, 3 x 5 in.
1981 type tape on paper 8.3 x 11 in.
1981 type tape on paper 8.3 x 11 in.
1981 type tape on paper 8.3 x 11 in.
1981 type tape on paper 8.3 x 11 in.
1981 type tape on paper 8.3 x 11 in.
1981 type tape on paper 8.3 x 11 in.
1981 type tape on paper 8.3 x 11 in.
1981 type tape on paper 8.3 x 11 in.
1981 type tape on paper 8.3 x 11 in.
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computer drawings, early 1980's
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1982 computer plot, ink on paper 11 x 17 in.
1982 computer plot, ink on paper 11 x 17 in.
1982 computer plot, ink on paper 11 x 17 in.
1982 computer plot, ink on paper 11 x 17 in.
1982 computer plot, ink on paper 11 x 17 in. human figure, x .000001 scale
1982 computer "non-plot," ink on paper 11 x 17 in. human figure, x 1,000,000 scale
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other selected drawings and two-dimensional work, 1980's
1982 drawing sealed in concrete with gold engraved plaqued 18 x 12 x 2 in.
1987 graphite, colored pencil, charcoal on paper 24 x 36 in.
1987 graphite, colored pencil, charcoal on paper 24 x 36 in.
1987 graphite, colored pencil, charcoal on paper 24 x 36 in.
1987 graphite, colored pencil, charcoal on paper 24 x 36 in.
untitled ellipse drawings, experiments combining automatic drawing with rational geometry
street drawings, experiments with materials and elements found on the street in the immediate vicinity
1987 auto paint, sticks, wire, duct tape on found paper for billboard 23 x 27 in.
1987 graphite, colored pencil, charcoal, latex paint, auto paint, sticks, wire, duct tape on paper 24 x 36 in.
conceptual drawings and experimental drawings for performance
1987 graphite, collage on board 24 x 30 in.
1987 graphite on board 24 x 30 in.
Catastrophe Theory #21 1987 graphite, charcoal, paint, collage on board 18 x 24 in.
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This work has been performed individually and by The Art Guys.
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This work is the drawing study for a series of presentation performances entitled "The Bull Roars" at Houston City Hall for City Council. Presented for the exhibition "Project Houston" at DiverseWorks, 1990. For more information, images, recordings of the performances, CLICK HERE.
catalog for exhibition DiverseWorks 1990
catalog for the exhibition "Project Houston" at DiverseWorks 1990
catalog for exhibition DiverseWorks 1990
Communication, Wrongheadedness, and the Theory of Optimism 1990 address to Houston City Council
installation for exhibition "Project Houston" at DiverseWorks 1990 artifacts from address #5 clown wig, makeup
1988 graphite date stamp on paper 4 x 3 in.
1988 graphite date stamp on paper 4 x 3 in.
Catastrophe Theory #14 (for artists) 1988 type, crushed pencil on paper 7 x 4 in.
music scores, 1980's
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music scores for performances for "A Concert – New Music Forum of Houston," at DiverseWorks, 1984
3 scores, sold as a set, $900 for set of three scores. Click here to purchase.
1984 score for performance plastic crickets on music score sheet 12 x 9 in.
1984 score for performance collage on music score sheet 12 x 9 in.
1984 photocopy on music score sheet 12 x 9 in.
More information about these scores below:
These are the music scores for the experimental music pieces for "A Concert – New Music Forum of Houston," at DiverseWorks, 1984, with live simultaneous radio broadcast on KPFT 90.1 FM.
Pictured below: invitation for concert, images from performances, recording of performances, review of concert in Public News
concert review
Public News, 1984
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1984 program for performance at DiverseWorks for "A Concert: New Music Forum of Houston"
1984 performance at DiverseWorks for "A Concert: New Music Forum of Houston" music for tape, video, and live crickets
1984 performance at DiverseWorks for "A Concert: New Music Forum of Houston" music for tape, amplified toys performed by Brenda Davidson, Art Heisenberg, Hank Jansen, Michael Galbreth
1984 performance at DiverseWorks for "A Concert: New Music Forum of Houston" music for tape, live electronics broadcast from mouth speakers
"A Concert - New Music Forum of Houston," 1984, DiverseWorks
live performance broadcast on KPFT 90.1 FM radio
excerpt - 3:46
Ex-Communication Theory, Musical Crime #4 (1985)
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Excommunication Theory Musical Crime #4 1985 for remote caller and shotgun photocopy on paper, 12 x 9 in.
More information about this score below:
This is the music score for an experimental music piece that has been performed
live in concert and made into a video.
Pictured below:
(L.) image from "Michael Galbreth: New Sound Works," 1985 at DiverseWorks
(R.) video [CLICK HERE TO VIEW ON VIMEO]
Description: A long distance call (artist Ken Gray, Alaska) is broadcast live. The caller reads an explanation of "Catastrophe Theory" by Rene' Thom. The call is abruptly interrupted when the phone is shot and destroyed. Performed by artist Olin Calk.
"Ex-communication Theory: Musical Crime #4" (1985) Michael Galbreth: New Sound Works evening of performance at DiverseWorks Ken Gray on speaker phone in Alaska reading Catastrophe Theory by Rene' Thom, Olin Calk (on rifle) shoots telephone
scores for conceptual experiments in automatic drawing and music
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1985 graphite on music score sheet 12 x 8.5 in.
1985 graphite on music score sheet 12 x 8.5 in.
1985 graphite on music score sheet 12 x 8.5 in.
1985 graphite on music score sheet 12 x 8.5 in.
1985 graphite on music score sheet 12 x 8.5 in.
1985 graphite on music score sheet 12 x 8.5 in.
1985 graphite on music score sheet 12 x 8.5 in.
1985 graphite on music score sheet 12 x 8.5 in.
scores for conceptual and experimental music
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Primal Theory 1986 computer print/laser copy 11 x 8.5 in.
The Collapse of Jones Hall 1986 computer print/laser copy 11 x 8.5 in.
Meese Schmeese 1986 computer print/laser copy 11 x 8.5 in.
Burning Desire 1986 computer print/laser copy 11 x 8.5 in.
Political Music 1986 computer print/laser copy 11 x 8.5 in.
1985 photocopy on musical score sheet 12 x 9 in.
Musical Crime #6 1988 photocopy, collage on music score sheet 12 x 9 in.
1988 graphite, pastel, charcoal, colored pencil on music score sheet 12 x 9 in. (shown: cover and inside)
1988 torn music score sheet with cellophane tape 12 x 9 in. (shown: cover and inside)
Music Is Not Always Something You Can Hear 1988 photocopy on music sheet paper, 12 x 9 inches
Catastrophe Theory #26: Music for Walter Hopps 1988, graphite on music score sheet, 5 x7 in. (shown: cover and inside)
Love/Hate Relationship with the Audience 1988, graphite on music score sheet 5 x 7 in. (shown: cover and inside)
Rat Trap 1988 graphite on music score sheet in rat trap .5 x 10 x 7 in. overall
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"Destruction Symphony #1 for the Buffalo Bayou For Buffalo Bayou in Twenty Five Movements (to be performed throughout the 20th Century)"
conceptual music work comprised of quotes from historical newspaper articles printed on music sheet paper
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For Buffalo Bayou in Twenty Five Movements to be performed throughout the 20th Century 1987 score 26 pages in folder 12 x 9 in., edition of five
1987 score cover folder, front 12 x 9 in.
1987 score title page 11 x 8.5 in.
First Movement 1987 score 11 x 8.5 in.
Second Movement 1987 score 11 x 8.5 in.
Third Movement 1987 score 11 x 8.5 in.
Fourth Movement 1987 score 11 x 8.5 in.
Fifth Movement 1987 score 11 x 8.5 in.
Sixth Movement 1987 score 11 x 8.5 in.
Seventh Movement 1987 score 11 x 8.5 in.
Eighth Movement 1987 score 11 x 8.5 in.
Ninth Movement 1987 score 11 x 8.5 in.
Tenth Movement 1987 score 11 x 8.5 in.
Eleventh Movement 1987 score 11 x 8.5 in.
Twelfth Movement 1987 score 11 x 8.5 in.
Thirteenth Movement 1987 score 11 x 8.5 in.
Fourteenth Movement 1987 score 11 x 8.5 in.
Fifteenth Movement 1987 score 11 x 8.5 in.
Sixteenth Movement 1987 score 11 x 8.5 in.
Seventeenth Movement 1987 score 11 x 8.5 in.
Eighteenth Movement 1987 score 11 x 8.5 in.
Nineteenth Movement1987 score 11 x 8.5 in.
Twentieth Movement 1987 score 11 x 8.5 in.
Twenty First Movement 1987 score 11 x 8.5 in.
Twenty Second Movement 1987 score 11 x 8.5 in.
Twenty Third Movement 1987 score 11 x 8.5 in.
Finale 1987 score 11 x 8.5 in.
1987 score end page 11 x 8.5 in.
"Destruction Symphony #1 for the Buffalo Bayou"
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recent work (works since 2017)
studies for public art
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detail views
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music scores
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