American · 1977 – present
Kehinde Wiley
Portraiture
Wiley paints Black men and women into the poses and splendour of old-master portraiture, most famously President Obama.
Best-known works
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Represented by
Sean Kelly GalleryNew York, United StatesStephen Friedman GalleryLondon, United KingdomTemplonParis, France
Gallery visits are free — a good way to see museum-grade art up close.
Where to see the work
- —National Portrait Gallery, Washington
- —Brooklyn Museum, New York
Underlined venues have a page in our guide, with opening details, what’s on now and how to get there.
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