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A portrait of Zenyatta by Neil Latham.
A portrait of Zenyatta by Neil Latham.

Zenyatta’s Portrait the Payoff in Forbes.com Story
“American Thoroughbred,” a fine art photography collection shot by Neil Latham that showcases Zenyatta’s portrait, has been earning accolades in top sports, horse racing, photography and news media. Not only is Zenyatta’s portrait often featured, but her iconic prowess and presence are brought up again and again.

In a recent Forbes.com story, she fulfills the photographer’s quest to capture the essence of the Thoroughbred, no small feat as more than 100 top-name racehorses had been unable to do so. “She was the most glorious creature I had ever seen,” says Latham. “All of my photos portrayed the power and dominance of the breed, but it wasn’t until Zenyatta that I was able to reveal the emotional, fragile side,” he explains.

“American Thoroughbred” also earned a full page story in The New York Times sports section with a mention on the front page, as well as stories in Blood-Horse, Vanity Fair, The Paulick Report, and more. See a few in the following links:

http://www.forbes.com/sites/teresagenaro/2016/07/15/horse-racing-superstars-in-neil-lathams-american-thoroughbred/#3ec1ef9627d9

http://www.paulickreport.com/news/the-biz/cover-girl-zenyatta-featured-art-photography-book-nyc-gallery-exhibition/

http://www.horsetalk.co.nz/2016/05/27/essence-american-thoroughbred-black-and-white/#axzz4AzXDeIkq

http://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/212226/essence-of-the-thoroughbred-on-exhibit

http://www.loeildelaphotographie.com/en/2016/06/24/article/159911316/neil-latham-american-thoroughbred/

NYC Gallery Exhibition ending this week
Zenyatta’s portrait in “Neil Latham: American Thoroughbred,” can be seen through July 30 at Steven Kasher Gallery in New York City. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Address: 515 W. 26th St. in Chelsea. www.stevenkasher.com/artists/neil-latham.

Limited edition prints
Available in sizes ranging from 24 x 30 inches up to 50 x 60 inches for maximum impact. They are numbered, finished on archival paper with museum framing, and signed by the artist.

Coffee table book
Zenyatta is also a highlight of the limited edition fine art coffee table book “American Thoroughbred” by Neil Latham published by Twin Palms. It features 182 pages with 80 duotones, and is casebound and slipcased for quality presentation. It retails for $95 and is available from the publisher at https://twinpalms.com/books-artists/american-thoroughbred/ or from Amazon (ISBN: 978-1-936611-12-6). It can also be purchased at the Steven Kasher Gallery through the end of July.

Instagram
@neil_american_thoroughbred

Photographer’s website
www.neillatham.com

Click below to view the complete Zenyatta Collection by Neil Latham:

Zenyatta Collection © Neil Latham

Reader Interactions

197 Comments

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    We were lucky enough to see Neil Latham’s exhibit last week. It is truly breathtaking to walk into the gallery and be faced with his enormous photographs of these gorgeous animals. Each and every print forced us to stop and marvel over the detail. His portrait of our beloved Zenny was, of course, especially transfixing. We came away with a sense of awe for these beautiful creatures’ strength and power, wisdom and kindness, and in Zenny’s case, sense of humor. Thank you, Mr Latham, for such a memorable experience.

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      Dear Dee,
      Thank you for the kind words, I am so grateful to have met Zenyatta. Imprinted and changed forever.
      Neil.

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        Dear Mr Latham

        I, too, was lucky enough to have met Zenyatta last November. You’ve said it perfectly: imprinted and changed forever… me, that is, not Zenny. After what felt like an almost spiritual communing (with the aid of peppermints) and a tearful good-bye, rather than placing her lovely head in my lap I looked back for one last time to see her scratching her bum on the fencepost. That’s Zenny and her wicked sense-of-humor! Obviously, she can tell the difference between a fellow artist and a mere love-struck fan…

        Again, thank you for your gorgeous photographs.

        Dee

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    The book is beautiful. Loved Zenyatta’s and Kris S’s photographs the best. Love that our Queen has been portrayed in the book with special notes about her inspiration for Mr. Latham’s work.

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    Zenyatta is made of the same heavenly air that Secretariat was created from. Both of them were and are horses that God built.

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    After all these years visiting this wonder site, reading how Zenny continues to affect others in her magical way still causes the tears to flow. As her Mom Ann has said, “she is a gift”. I get many compliments on the coffee table book.

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      Dear Faithful Z Supporter,

      I am delighted to hear you found beauty in the book. It warms my soul to hear the photographs are gracing others homes and hearts, and bringing hopefully a smile or two, as you thumb through the pages.

      Warm wishes, Neil.

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        Dear Mr. Latham:

        Your photos are just magnificent and unique; especially love the ones of Zenyatta. She is one in a million and the horse of our lifetime. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Dear Judy.Beautiful pic of Zenyatta.Grumpy cat and Mr Fibbs are sad you are not voting for them!Here Kitty-Kitty has been named Dionysia and gets cuddled by peepers now.Hopefully will decide to move in soon.Could’nt ask for a better home.Goodnight God bless you LM PC HT Cap Hercules Frank Bentley and all the sweeties.Love and hugs SheenaX

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      Dear Sheena:

      Love the photo of Z. Maybe H can find a place for Grumpy and Fibbs in her cabinet. Dionysia, very pretty. Hope she moves in soon too. Goodnight. Love and Hugs, JB, LM, PC, HT, Cap, Herc, Frank, Bentley and all the Sweeties

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    Enjoy your days at Old Friends “Little Mike”. You deserve it.

    Story is posted at DRF. Have a hankie ready.

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      Best Wishes to Little Mike in his retirement at Old Friends.
      So glad he is healthy and sound and that he was so loved by his owner.

      Thanks for the news, Donna A.

      Hugs and Love

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      Dear Donna A:

      Thank you for this info on Little Mike. Wishing him a happy, healthy, long life at Old Friends. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Zenny’s eyes say so much about her depth and how she instinctively understands humans. I have never seen a more beautiful face or kinder eye. She keeps me in a state of happiness.

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    Mr. Latham witnessed first hand the magic of Zenyatta.
    I am still trying to talk my husband into letting me get the coffee table book. I am giving him a real deal, I did not ask for one of the limited edition prints.

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    I shared what Neil Latham wrote earlier about our Queen – his words brought tears to my eyes. She represents pure love and is a blessing from God.

    I have my book open to her beautiful portrait showing her head from the side. It greets me every morning. What a fabulous way to start my day!

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    Dear Team Z and Mr. Latham:

    My gosh, what an absolutely gorgeous photo of Z. Just love it. Thanks for sharing. Love and Hugs, JB

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    Dear Z, COZ, ZI and DC:

    Z, you look stunning in that photo. Just gorgeous. Goodnight. Happy Dreams all. Love and Hugs, JB

    Z Princess, Dubai, Baby Z, will always love you.

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      Dear Judy B.,

      Thanks for the good news about Stradivari. Continued prayers for his recovery.
      Power up, handsome boy.

      Hugs and Love

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      Thanks for the Honorable Miss Stakes link, Judy B.

      Exciting finish by Haveyougoneaway! Her dam sire is Wiseman’s Ferry so I guess she is a cousin of Wise Dan. Like her mama’s name: One Wise Cowgirl.
      Congratulations to Haveyougoneaway and all connections.

      Hugs and Love

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      Dear Sheena,

      Thank you for our Hovis update. Poor guy keeps being overlooked and under-appreciated. And now starving and in the rain. So unfair! Happy weekend to all and safe trips for all horses and jockeys running this weekend.

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      Thanks for the weekly Hovis, Sheena!
      The big guy certainly does have difficulties with Mum, doesn’t he? Poor fellow, so terribly unappreciated for his magnificent talent and looks. :-)

      I noticed an article at the bottom of his diary page about the large contingent of Fell Ponies which came from all over to Windsor. They came to honor The Queen in celebration of her 90th birthday. There is a beautiful photo of Her Majesty in a carriage pulled by 4 Fell ponies and apparently over 120 more following. The Fell ponies are quite gorgeous, and Queen Elizabeth enjoyed them very much.

      Have a good weekend.
      Hugs and Love

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    July 29 Cherokee Devotional

    Henry David Thoreau was a man who loved simple things and the uncluttered life. He went for a time to live in the woods and made the best of life with meager things-and he loved it. Because he did not have to work away from his home, he had time to think-and he thought deeply. Few things escaped his scrutiny. Ralph Waldo Emerson liked Thoreau, but he wanted to teach him how to be Emerson, and it was not possible. Thoreau didn’t even want to think and write like Emerson, so he chose to say what he said with simplicity. He said, “If you would convince a man that he does wrong, do right. Men believe what they see. Let them see.” What could be simpler? And how easily forgotten. We believe, or tend to, that if people show wisdom, they must be trained to the teeth. No, it is more that they learn from their fellow human beings-and they keep the better part of what they’ve learned.

    You all help me with supernatural power.
    -Yokuts

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