Hennessy Presents: Futura in NYC

Having collaborated on a limited edition cognac bottle, Hennessy presents a short film documenting

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Having collaborated on a limited edition cognac bottle, Hennessy presents a short film documenting the artistic rise and evolution of NYC legend Futura. Seen as a cultural pioneer who gave birth to new styles, Futura continues to be as relevant today as he was back when he first picked up a spray can in the ’80s. The intersection of art, spirits and spiritual awakening are all present in the nearly six-minute profile.

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