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David Barnett Abstract Photography

American, b. 1933

David Barnett, an artist, collector, appraiser and gallerist has been passionate about art from the early age of five. David’s career as an art dealer began at age 19 when, as a fine arts student, he sponsored an exhibition of work by fellow student artists. In 1966, he opened his first gallery in a converted basement apartment at Wisconsin Avenue and 21st Street. In 1985, David moved his gallery from Wisconsin Avenue into the Old Button Mansion on State Street and has been active ever since. 

David’s talents for recognizing undervalued artists and for meeting the needs of art lovers, art collectors and artists have created a vibrant, flourishing gallery and collection of over 6,000 works of art. David was born and raised in Wisconsin. He has been painting in watercolors, acrylics and oil pastels as well as fine art photography. David has more than 10 different series he has developed over the years. They include Abstract, Surrealism, Morph Dog, Up North Birch Bark, Impressions of Mexico City, Southwest, Fireworks, Famous Artist Paying Homage and Garden Panorama. Influential artists include Vermeer, Miró, Kandinsky, Chagall, Nolde and Klee. David has been featured in many magazines, newspapers and public television programs regarding his beautiful gallery collection and knowledge and passion for fine art. David also has work in the permanent collection Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, Arizona. In November 2005, he opened his second studio gallery in Hartland, Wisconsin.

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Artist: David Barnett
'Frozen Faces Series: Fish Face' signed artist's proof I/XXV fine art photograph
By David Barnett
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Pareidolia is the psychological phenomenon of observing faces in inanimate objects. In his ‘Frozen Faces Series,’ artist David Barnett plays with this phenomenon to create a series of abstract portraits out of snow. In ‘Fish Face...
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Early 2000s Contemporary David Barnett Abstract Photography

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Photographic Paper

"Synthetic Solar Silhouette, " Original Photograph signed by David Barnett
By David Barnett
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"Synthetic Solar Silhouette" is an original fine art photograph by David Barnett, signed and dated in the lower left. The image is composed of black and gold; silhouettes of leaves s...
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Early 2000s Contemporary David Barnett Abstract Photography

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"Frozen Faces Series: Do You Be-leaf it?" Original Photograph by David Barnett
By David Barnett
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Frozen Faces Series: Do You Be-leaf It?" is an original fine art photograph, taken with 35mm film and printed on watercolor paper in archival materials by David Barnett, signed in t...
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Early 2000s Contemporary David Barnett Abstract Photography

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Photographic Film, Archival Ink, Archival Paper

"Bread Mouse, " Photograph signed by both David & Joan Dvorsky
By David Barnett
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Bread Mouse" is a styled photograph made in collaboration between David Barnett and Joan Devorsky Image: 15.13" x 22.63" Framed: 22.25" x 29.75"
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21st Century and Contemporary Post-Modern David Barnett Abstract Photography

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"Frozen Faces Series: Fish Face AP I/XXV, " 35mm Film Giclee by David Barnett
By David Barnett
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Frozen Faces Series: Fish Face" is a fine art photograph from 35 mm film giclee printed on watercolor paper. The artist signed the piece lower right. It is ...
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Early 2000s Contemporary David Barnett Abstract Photography

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