barkley l. hendricks
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The Studio Museum has the best openings in the city. Although Barkley L. Hendricks' opening was in November his retrospective should be seen. Best known for life-sized portraits of black, urban citizens, his work incorporates elements of history painting in a manner similar to Kehinde Wiley, but with more tact.
Barkley L. Hendricks
Birth of the Cool
The Studio Museum
144 W. 125th Street
November 12 - March 15