| Full Name |
Kehinde Wiley |
| Date of Birth |
20 February 1977 |
| Place of Birth |
Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Date of Death |
- |
| Place of Death |
- |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence |
American, Nigerian |
| Education |
San Francisco Art Institute, Yale University School of Art |
| Profession |
Painter |
| Years of Activity |
2001 - Present |
| Brief Information |
Kehinde Wiley is an American artist best known for his portraits of Black people in heroic poses, drawing inspiration from the Old Masters. His work often recontextualizes historical European paintings, featuring contemporary figures in the same poses and compositions. Wiley is also recognized for his Obama Presidential Center commission and his philanthropic work through the Black Rock Senegal artist residency program. |