Jack Kleinberg (New Orleans LA/ Los Angeles CA 1946-2022) was a well-known New Orleans scene painter,remembered as much for his eccentric personality as for his vivid artistic vision. He attended therenowned California Institute of the Arts, where he earned a degree in fine art before relocating to NewOrleans in the early 1990s. Here, he lived and painted for more than three decades, immersing himselffully in the culture and rhythm of the city. By his own description, he chose to reside in the “thriving,throbbing, vibrant heart” near the French Quarter, so he could hear what he once called “the alcoholicheartbeat of New Orleans.” Kleinberg painted numerous street scenes throughout the city but was famously reluctant to sell his work.He preferred to keep his paintings until he felt a prospective buyer truly understood and respected his art—only then would he consider parting with a piece. His paintings are colorful, exuberant, expressionistinterpretations of recognizable New Orleans landmarks and neighborhoods. Describing himself as a “Neo-Fauvist,” he embraced bold color and energetic brushwork. Today, his works are sought after by collectorsof Louisiana and Southern art, particularly those drawn to expressive portrayals of the charm andcharacter of New Orleans.