Richard Hell, New York City, 1979

This 1979 portrait of Richard Hell in New York captures one of punk’s most influential figures during a period of creative transition. The image reflects both the attitude and introspection that defined Hell’s role in shaping the movement’s visual and cultural language.

Through her sustained presence within the downtown scene, Roberta Bayley produced a body of work that now serves as a primary visual archive of late-1970s New York.

Silver gelatin print. Limited edition of 25. Printed from the original negative and issued according to the artist’s specifications.