Kehinde wiley biography

Field Information
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.