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American artist, born 1943 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Russell Butler (23 August 1943 – 26 January 2024), best known by the pseudonym buZ blurr, was an American artist and photographer primarily known for his contributions to the modern mail art network[1] and for the boxcar art he produced under the monikers Gypsy Sphinx and Colossus of Roads.[2]
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Born | Russell Butler August 23, 1943 |
Died | January 26, 2024 (aged 80) |
Notable work | Colossus of Roads |
Movement | Mail art, Boxcar art |
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"Colossus of Roads" redirects here. Not to be confused with any of the various works named, or named after, the Colossus of Rhodes.
Despite having lived his life in small towns in rural Arkansas, Butler connected with an international audience by documenting his life through mail art and boxcar graffiti, using the railroad and postage networks as systems of distribution and broadcasting.[3][4]