Difference between revisions of "Kehinde Wiley"
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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. |
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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 | ||
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Revision as of 14:08, 18 October 2017
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.
