A crisp October morning at 47 East 64th Street promises to be one of celebration and reflection as HM&C marks its fifth anniversary—a milestone that encapsulates five remarkable years of curatorial integrity, global dialogue, and unwavering dedication to Latin American and transnational art. On Thursday, October 23rd, the gallery opens its doors to collectors, artists, and friends with morning coffee at 10:30 a.m., guided tours throughout the day, and a celebratory toast at 3:30 p.m., honoring a journey that has helped redefine the voice of contemporary art in New York.

Since its founding in October 2020, HM&C has become a haven for artistic intellect, bridging histories and geographies through a refined yet fearless program. The gallery’s debut exhibition, Freddy Rodríguez: Early Paintings 1970–1990, set the tone for what would become its enduring philosophy: an embrace of aesthetic precision balanced with profound cultural narrative.

From Origins to Legacy

The inaugural exhibition explored Rodríguez’s expansive approach to color, geometry, and identity. Born in the Dominican Republic and rooted in New York’s artistic avant-garde, Rodríguez created works that navigated the intersections of abstraction and diaspora. His paintings—particularly from the Paradise and Cimarrón series—reflected both formal sophistication and emotional depth. The exhibition revealed the multifaceted practice of an artist who redefined modernism from a Caribbean perspective.

Rodríguez’s inclusion in the permanent collection of the Whitney Museum of American Art in 2021 cemented his place in American art history. His painting Y me quedé sin nombre (1974) became the first work by a Dominican-born New York artist to enter the Whitney’s collection, signaling a long-overdue acknowledgment of his contributions. Following his passing in 2022, HM&C continues to celebrate his legacy through its Study Room and forthcoming solo exhibition in Spring 2026, ensuring that his voice continues to resonate through new generations of viewers and scholars.

Expanding the Horizon

As HM&C’s curatorial reach grew, so did its presence on the international art stage. In 2022, the gallery presented Priscilla Monge: In Focus at The Armory Show in New York, introducing a new audience to the Costa Rican artist’s hauntingly poetic investigations of morality, violence, and nature. Monge’s series of large-scale polaroid-inspired works, veiled in vibrant green, questioned the boundaries between concealment and revelation, nature and human intervention. Her inclusion underscored HM&C’s commitment to artists whose work confronts contemporary realities with conceptual rigor and emotional precision.

This project built on HM&C’s ability to frame Central American and Latin American perspectives within the broader context of postwar discourse. By presenting Monge’s work alongside global dialogues of memory, identity, and gender, the gallery solidified its reputation as a bridge between regions and generations of thought-provoking artistry.

A Presence in the Canon

In 2024, HM&C achieved another milestone when MoMA acquired Mixed Statement (1984) by Puerto Rican artist Juan Sánchez. This seminal work, composed of oil, photo collage, and mixed media, confronts the complexities of Puerto Rican identity and U.S. colonialism. Layers of imagery—ranging from the Puerto Rican flag and Taíno symbols to Catholic iconography—create a dense and personal visual language of resistance and belonging. Sánchez, born in Brooklyn to Puerto Rican parents, continues to serve as both artist and activist, his art a forceful testimony of visibility for those navigating the hyphen between cultures.

Standing beside the work at MoMA, Sánchez and HM&C Director Isabella Hutchinson marked the acquisition as a collective triumph—not only for the artist but for all who believe that art has the power to record, question, and transform.

Honoring Raquel Rabinovich

Among the most poignant moments in HM&C’s history has been its partnership with the late Raquel Rabinovich (1929–2025). The Argentine-born artist, whose practice spanned over six decades, embodied the gallery’s dedication to introspection and timeless inquiry. HM&C presented two solo exhibitions, Portals (2021) and Avatars (2025), the latter marking the final show Rabinovich attended before her passing. Her meditative works—steeped in light, silence, and the metaphysical—remain central to the gallery’s program.

As HM&C transitions to become the sole global representative of the Raquel Rabinovich Estate, a major exhibition celebrating her life and legacy is scheduled for early 2026. This commitment reflects the gallery’s devotion to preserving artistic heritage while encouraging contemporary engagement with enduring ideas.

Five Years of Discovery

From its stately Upper East Side townhouse, HM&C has evolved into a meeting point for curators, collectors, and scholars. The gallery’s Study Room, a dedicated space for research and viewing, exemplifies its intellectual depth. Beyond its exhibitions, HM&C has built a reputation for fostering cross-cultural exchange and scholarly dialogue, ensuring that every artist’s narrative is contextualized within a larger framework of art history.

The gallery’s roster continues to expand, reflecting its diverse yet cohesive vision. Represented artists include Manuel Aja Espil, Catalina Chervin, Alejandro Corujeira, De Volder, Debora Hirsch, Ides Kihlen, Priscilla Monge, Juan Sánchez, and Vargas-Suarez Universal. Its represented estates—most notably those of Esteban Lisa and Raquel Rabinovich—serve as anchors of continuity, while its collaborations with artists such as Roberto Aizenberg, José Gurvich, and Joaquín Torres-García honor the lineage of modernist innovation that informs today’s dialogues.

The Celebration Continues

As the gallery prepares to raise a toast on October 23rd, its team reflects on a half-decade of art that has both honored the past and embraced the future. Guests will explore rooms filled with the stories and spirits of the artists who have shaped HM&C’s identity. Coffee will give way to conversation, and conversation to celebration—a continuum of creativity unfolding within the heart of New York’s cultural landscape.

In a city defined by reinvention, HM&C has remained steadfast in its devotion to clarity, scholarship, and beauty. Five years on, it stands not merely as a gallery but as a living dialogue between histories, visions, and voices that continue to shape the art world’s present and its possibilities.