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| − | Portrait painter notable for painting his contemporary African-American subjects in a classical style and pose, often heroic in nature. His subjects are often unknown individuals (known as street-casting) who choose an historic painting and mimic the presentation style. Work is in many public galleries around the world. | + | Portrait painter notable for painting his contemporary African-American subjects in a classical style and pose, often heroic in nature. His subjects are often unknown individuals (known as street-casting) who choose an historic painting and mimic the presentation style. Work is in many public galleries around the world. Chosen to paint the official portrait of former President Barrack Obama. Named a Time 100 Honouree (2018). |
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| + | * [[Prominent LGBTQ Portrait Painters and Photographers]] | ||
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* https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/exhibitions/kehinde_wiley_new_republic/ | * https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/exhibitions/kehinde_wiley_new_republic/ | ||
* http://www.npr.org/2015/05/22/408558234/the-exquisite-dissonance-of-kehinde-wiley | * http://www.npr.org/2015/05/22/408558234/the-exquisite-dissonance-of-kehinde-wiley | ||
| + | * https://www.gaystarnews.com/article/obama-chooses-gay-artist-kehinde-wiley-to-paint-official-portrait/#gs.mRRzKR8 | ||
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Latest revision as of 23:05, 12 February 2019
Country
United States
Birth - Death
1977 -
Occupation
Artist
Description
Portrait painter notable for painting his contemporary African-American subjects in a classical style and pose, often heroic in nature. His subjects are often unknown individuals (known as street-casting) who choose an historic painting and mimic the presentation style. Work is in many public galleries around the world. Chosen to paint the official portrait of former President Barrack Obama. Named a Time 100 Honouree (2018).
