Embarking on his artistic journey with formal studies at Nelson College and Wanganui Technical College, Dahlberg’s early artistic development was further enriched through personal tutelage under the esteemed World War II artist and cartographer to General Freyberg, the late Ted Lewis. It was during the years 1968 and 1969 that Dahlberg had the privilege of being a pupil of the late Dame Louise Henderson, studying subjects of the figure, portraiture, and Cubism under her guidance.
Dahlberg began exhibiting his paintings in 1970, marking the commencement of a lifelong dedication to his practice. Over the last five decades Dahlberg has shown his work extensively throughout New Zealand and exhibited internationally. His paintings are held in embassies and private collections in the USA, Canada, Switzerland, Japan, U.K., Holland, Australia, and New Zealand. Brian now lives in Northland with his wife Carol, where he continues to paint New Zealand’s landscape.
Parnell Gallery has represented Brian Dahlberg since 2024.
