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photography
Industrial Noir &
Color Studies
by Barton Caplan
Currently on view at TAG Gallery, Los Angeles
July 15-31, 2026
Entrance & Tractor
One-of-one framed works with museum acrylic
Vibrant color prints
Entrance
Tractor
Framed Fine Art Works
One-of-One | Canson Platine Fiber Rag | Optium Museum Acrylic | Signature Yellow Frame | Signed en Verso | Letterpress Certificate of Authenticity
Circles
Reflections of glass off Wilshire.
20 x 26 in | $3,600
Wings
Taking flight during construction.
20 x 26 in | $3,600
Buttons
Remember these?
10 x 13 in | $2,200
Handrail
Holding on before a screening in Burbank.
20 x 26 in | $3,600
Beams
Shadow capture in a Georgetown tunnel.
20 x 26 in | $3,600
Edition and Provenance
Each GutterStars print is a unique, one-of-one piece.Once collected, it is permanently retired from production. No prints, editions, or artist's proofs of that image will ever be produced. The image may appear in books, exhibition catalogs, or other documentary publications related to the artist's work.
The Print
Each work is produced as an archival pigment print on Canson Platine Fibre Rag, with a signature yellow frame and a two-inch white border. Printed to museum archival standards, every work is signed en verso (on the back) and accompanied by a custom, hand-signed letterpress Certificate of Authenticity.
Barton Caplan
Barton Caplan is a Los Angeles-based photographer focusing on the Industrial Noir aesthetic, documenting the geometry and textures of understated urban landscapes.
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LA Color Gallery
The below collection of vibrant color photographs is a personal visual journal of my home, Southern California. While I grew up on the East Coast, the eclectic palette and structural beauty of Los Angeles and its surrounding communities motivate me every day to capture its colorful character and elusive sincerity.
Price includes domestic shipping, tax, and professional packaging.
Canson Platine Fiber Rag | Archival Prints
Funicular
I'm still looking forward to my first ride.
8x10 in | $225
Punk Flowers
I only noticed the graffiti after taking the shot. Apropos!
16x20 in | $350
Caribbean
Spying a spicy dinner option in Santa Monica.
8x10 in | $225
Handtruck
The dappled sunlight patterns on the green wall were worth the wait.
16x20 in | $350
Net
LA Lakers' influence reaches all around the city.
16x20 in | $350
Oscar's Kitchen
The source of a lot of great food at Boardner's by La Belle in Hollywood.
8x10 in | $225
Palm
This lone palm adds a bit of natural beauty to enjoy while filling up at a Santa Monica gas station.
16x20 in | $350
Chairs
An inviting collection of chairs in the Academy Museum courtyard.
16x20 in | $350
Sprinklers
Lots of us have a distinct fondness for LA's unique plant life.
8x10 in | $225
Caution Cones
During preparations for renovations at the La Brea Tar Pits.
16x20 in | $350
Stairs
Going up?
16x20 in | $350
Correspondence
© 2026 G | U | T | T | E | R | S | T | A | R | S by Barton Caplan
Acquisition confirmed
Thank you for acquiring a Gutterstars archival print. Your new acquisition is on the way. I will personally oversee the custom printing process and finalize your unique, signed letterpress Certificate of Authenticity before shipping it fully insured.This physical artifact is now officially retired. You own the only one.
How it works
I collaborate with a fine-art studio for printing, using museum-grade Canson Platine paper selected for its tonal depth and surface character.Before shipment, I prepare and sign a personalized letterpress Certificate of Authenticity and also sign and date the work en verso (on the back of the print).Each one-of-one work is packaged and shipped. Once acquired, the image is permanently retired to preserve its singularity. Please allow 4-6 weeks for preparation and delivery.