In the first exhibition of its kind, the Barakat Gallery Los Angeles is proud to present the captivating contemporary portrait work of Vargas side by side with some of its most ancient predecessors. Mesmerizing mixed media works on paper and canvas will be displayed amongst evocative and dynamic African wooden masks, dignified Roman marble busts, and powerful Pre-Columbian stone effigy figures.
Robert Vargas is a contemporary artist known for his mixed-media portraits, murals and live events. Born and raised in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Boyle Heights, Vargas is a leading creative force in the revitalization of Downtown LA’s art scene. His paintings and drawings infuse classic genres of portraiture and nudes with an avant-garde explosivity that not only captures the visage and likeness of his subjects but seems to excavate the intimate aspects of their character.
On Exhibit Sunday February 23rd, 2020 – Monday April 13th, 2020
Special Opening Night Event with LIVE painting performance by Vargas Saturday February 22nd 6pm – 9pm
RSVP: contact@barakatgallery.com
About Barakat Gallery:
The Barakat Gallery is a fifth generation family owned and operated business, founded in Jerusalem over 125 years ago. The Gallery is a purveyor of museum quality ancient art specializing in Classical antiquities, Near Eastern, Biblical, Chinese, Pre-Columbian, Byzantine, Asian, African and Ethnographic arts.
Barakat Gallery
941 N La Cienega Blvd
Los Angles CA 90069
