Kehinde Wiley

Kehinde Wiley’s Gorgeous Portraits

Arts, Culture & Media

Kehinde Wileycreates big, bold paintings of young black men that are a throwback to 18th century classical portraiture. His sitters strike regal poses against vibrant, ornate patterns, wearing colorful T-shirts, caps and baggy jeans. It’s like Baroque gone day-glo. Opening today at theDeitch Projectsgallery in New York is a new exhibit ofWiley’s portraits called ‘Black […]

Kehinde Wiley on the World Stage

Arts, Culture & Media

Kehinde Wiley’s Modern-Day Royalty

Arts, Culture & Media
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