How Barkley Hendricks Captured the Essence of Cool

New York | 2 October 2020

In this episode of Expert Voices, chairman Amy Cappellazzo introduces a striking painting by portraitist Barkley L. Hendricks, Latin From Manhattan… the Bronx Actually. Painted in 1980, this masterwork serves as an example of the artist’s revolutionary style that transformed the practice of portraiture in late 20th century American art. Latin From Manhattan… the Bronx Actually will be offered as a highlight of the Contemporary Curated auction in New York.

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