Red Grooms's work has been exhibited widely since the 1960s. Since Ruckus Manhattan, his widely acclaimed exhibition at Marlborough Gallery in 1976, Grooms has staked his claim as one of America’s most original, inventive, and popular artists.

The visual energy of Grooms’ paintings and sculptures engages audiences immediately. He is best known for extending Pop Art into life-size environmental constructions. In addition to these environments, Grooms has also produced films and created prints, bronze sculptures, and three-dimensional paper “portraits.” Movie stars, city life, and famous artists have been among his major subjects.

Grooms has received numerous awards and commissions throughout his career, including the National Academy of Design’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2003. His work can be found in more than forty public institutions.