Barry Daniels (1931-2010), a visionary British artist and co-founder of the iconic Danad Design collective, left an indelible mark on the 20th-century art and design scene. His illustrious art career found him exhibiting often from the mid 1950s through the late 1960s, notably at the London Art Gallery in Sydney Australia with Bridget Riley, David Hockney and Eduardo Paulozzi. His work, alongside Peter Blake, Robyn Denny, and Bernard Cohen, pushed the boundaries of traditional art, infusing everyday objects with bold, colorful, and often humorous designs.

Daniels was known for his innovative approach to design, blending Pop Art and Abstract Expressionism. His creative and timeless designs seamlessly transitioned from fine art to the commercial, leading to a celebrated career in textile design. Daniels’ work was sought after by brands like Ossie Clark, Mary Quant, Biba, Heals, and Liberty.

Following his influential role in British fashion and design of the 1960s, the ‘Barry Daniels Studio’ led the British ‘USA invasion’ and became one of the most important textile design companies in NYC through the 1970’s, 80’s and 90’s.

A large part of his remaining designs have joined our collection at the Design Library, New York and London. Examples of his work can also be found in the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum collections. Our many hundreds of original paintings were chosen from the Daniels archive for their application to our clients’ needs of today.

To make an appointment to view this signature collection and more, please contact:
London
Kate Denham kdenham@design-library.com
or
New York
Richard Weissman rweissman@design-library.com

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