Barnett Fine Art has many special works available on consignment from some of our local artists. This week, we’ll take a look at three of these New Orleans natives and some of their works available on consignment. Louisiana Art on… Read More
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Tom Wesselmann Smokers Series on Consignment
As one of the most instrumental figures in the American Pop Art movement, Tom Wesselmann was well-known for his contributions to one of the defining American art movements of the 20th century. Ironically, he was also somewhat of a reluctant… Read More
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Wesselman’s World: Pop Art That Was, Wasn’t, and More
Tom Wesselmann, though not as well-known as his contemporaries Warhol or Lichtenstein, was undeniably as instrumental in the development of American Pop Art, taking the movement in new directions and to new heights, in some cases literally. His unique perspective… Read More
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Louisiana’s Artistic Heritage: George Rodrigue’s Blue Dog
George Rodrigue’s Blue Dog is one of the defining elements of Louisiana’s artistic heritage. It’s hard to avoid seeing the wide-eyed blue canine somewhere in New Orleans, and many Americans were introduced to it in the early 1990’s when the… Read More
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David Hockney: Photography is Dead, Long Live Painting
For an artist who is well known for contributions to both photography and painting, the title of David Hockney’s 1995 piece “Photography is Dead, Long Live Painting,” can be a little misleading. Throughout his notable career Hockney has oscillated back… Read More
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Tales of Art Theft: Big Hauls and Big Finds
The idea of art theft is often perceived as obsolete, the domain of 20th century white-gloved criminals and mystery novels. The reality, of course, is much different. Art theft continues to be a real concern in the art community. Improvements… Read More
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Limited Edition Signed Picassos
One of the most eminent artists of the modern sphere, Picasso redefined art in the 20th century using methods that even today are considered groundbreaking and masterful. His many styles including the Blue, Rose, African, and Cubism periods, poured forth… Read More
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New Imaging Techniques Bring Portrait’s Color Back
The field of art conservation is constantly evolving, thanks in no small part to ever-advancing technology that allows for greater, more detailed analysis of paintings. Using advanced imaging techniques, conservators can not only determine what a painting might have looked… Read More
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Enter the Whimsical World of Peter Max
The art of Peter Max is everywhere in American pop culture. His role as one of the pioneers of the psychedelic art movement of the 1960’s has firmly cemented him as one of the most well-known artists in the country…. Read More
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Philippe Bertho: A Multi-Dimensional Master
To look at a work by Philippe Bertho is to enter a fascinating and surreal world that turns the one the viewer occupies on its head and forces him or her to look at it from an entirely different perspective…. Read More
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