The Life and Work of Michael Whitehead Born in Boston, United States, Michael Whitehead is a painter who has contributed to the world of fine art. His creative practice is documented through his professional occupation as a painter. His artistic legacy includes works held in significant collections, such as the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. One of his notable pieces is the 1995 work titled Return and Disappear, which is part of the collection at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.