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Barton Caplan - Black and White Artist Portrait - Photographer and Founder of Gutterstars | LA - Los Angeles, California Fine Art.

I photograph the overlooked grit
of the city.

by Barton Caplan

20x26 on Canson Platine Fiber Rag. One of one. Hand-signed and shipped with a letterpress Certificate of Authenticity.

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shadow | LA

bus stop

$3,200

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garage

$3,200

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marker

$3,200

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door

$3,200

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stairway

$3,200

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glyph | LA

queen

$3,200

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solo

single - glyph | LA A singular, isolated black geometric mark centered on a grit-textured urban backdrop. Industrial noir black-and-white photography, Los Angeles, California. 1/1 archival pigment print by Barton Caplan

$3,200

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duo

double - glyph | LA - Two parallel black shapes interacting on a textured wood surface. Industrial noir black-and-white photography, Los Angeles, California. 1/1 archival pigment print by Barton Caplan

$3,200

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trio

horizon - glyph | LA - A wide-angle, horizontal composition of black paint fragments stretching across a weathered city wall. Industrial noir black-and-white photography, Los Angeles, California. 1/1 archival pigment print by Barton Caplan

$3,200

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quartet

lateral - glyph | LA - A photo featuring a monolithic black shape with rich surface texture. Industrial noir black-and-white photography, Los Angeles, California. 1/1 archival pigment print by Barton Caplan

$3,200

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Barton Caplan

Barton Caplan is a Los Angeles photographer. He shoots surfaces that are marked, erased, and left behind. His practice is built on finding form and beauty in the hidden and neglected.

Edition and Provenance

Every Gutterstars print is a unique 1/1 physical artifact. The studio retains only one Artist Proof and one Exhibition Proof for archival purposes; neither is available for private sale. Once a work is collected, it is permanently retired from production to ensure its singularity.

The Print

Each work is realized as a 20×26 inch archival pigment print on museum-grade Canson Platine Fiber Rag, featuring an 18×24 inch image area and a signature one-inch white border. Produced for maximum tonal depth and longevity, every print is hand-signed and issued with a custom letterpress Certificate of Authenticity.

Correspondence

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Acquisition confirmed

I am delighted that you’ve acquired a Gutterstars | LA archival print. Your new acquisition is on the way. I will personally oversee the custom printing process, hand-sign the piece, and finalize your unique letterpress Certificate of Authenticity before shipping it fully insured.Rest assured, this unique physical artifact is now officially retired. You own the only one.

How it works

I collaborate with a fine-art giclée studio for printing, using museum-grade Canson Platine paper selected for its tonal depth and surface character.Before shipment, I inspect and sign each work and prepare a personalized letterpress certificate of authenticity.Each one-of-one work is packaged and shipped to arrive safely. Once acquired, the image is permanently retired to preserve its singularity. Please allow 3–5 weeks for preparation and delivery.

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Fine Art Photography

I photograph the overlooked grit of the city.

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glyph | LA

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I photograph the overlooked grit
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