David Barnett Celebrates 80 and 60 Years | Milwaukee News

Eighty and still blazing, Milwaukee’s David Barnett celebrates his birthday and the 60th anniversary of his legendary gallery—with a dazzling new exhibit blending jazz, abstraction, and his own brushstrokes. “Sounds: Gershwin, Kandinsky and Barnett” opens this Friday, featuring Gershwin’s music-inspired oil pastels, rare Kandinsky woodcuts, and treasures from Barnett’s decades-spanning collection. From risky early loans to Picasso to championing emerging artists, this gallery remains Wisconsin’s beating heart of art—and its founder’s passion? Still playing loud and proud. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0b77f773e6431cea