Kehinde Wiley’s paintings constantly have me with questions in my mind as to why his work is as popular as it is. Part of it has to do with his former gallery, Jeffrey Dietch Projects, that has wielded an extraordinary amount of clout in the art world. (Dietch is now director of LACMA and his gallery is closed.) Anyway, there are a number of other high profile artists that proponents of figurative photorealism. Not many well known (US) artists focus on the African American subject, and that may have been part of why he was recognized initially. That we have to mention that shows that it is still something to be resolved culturally.
KEHINDE WILEY From his World Stage series (Brazil)
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KEHINDE WILEY
From his World Stage series (Brazil)
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