Who is Kehinde Wiley and what is his art about?

Kehinde Wiley is an African American painter known for realistic portraits of people in heroic defeat or triumph. His photo-realistic paintings use a range of references from classical paintings to pop culture. He is best known for his paintings, but he has delved into bronze sculpture as well. Shop a selection of Kehinde Wiley pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.

Where is Kehinde Wiley's art displayed?

Kehinde Wiley's art is displayed in many places. His artwork is part of the permanent collections at the de Young Museum in San Francisco, California; the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, Massachusetts and the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C. Wiley also presents his work at special exhibitions throughout the year. A complete list of upcoming exhibitions is available on the artist’s official website. Find a diverse assortment of Kehinde Wiley art on 1stDibs.

Wiley Metal Art

Lantern Bag

Howard Fogg

David Hockney Collage

Fendi Mother Of Pearl

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Mixed Media Metallic Sculptural Painting on Wood in Orange Grey and Silver, 2002

By Hugh Wiley

Located in San Francisco, CA

orange, grey, brown, and silver is by Northern California artist Hugh Wiley (1922-2013). Wiley studied

Early 2000s Assemblage Mixed Media

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Metal

Hugh Wiley
Mixed Media Metallic Sculptural Painting on Wood in Orange Grey and Silver, 2002, 2002

H 36 in W 36 in D 1.5 in

Hugh Wiley, Sculptural Mixed Media Flower

By Hugh Wiley

Located in San Francisco, CA

Wiley (1922-2013). Wiley studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and in Mexico City under

1990s Still-life Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Hugh Wiley
Hugh Wiley, Sculptural Mixed Media Flower, 1999

H 4 in W 4 in D 4.5 in

Minimal Abstract Mixed Media, Late 20th Century

By Hugh Wiley

Located in San Francisco, CA

This late 20th century paint and metal hardware mounted to wood panel abstract is by Northern

Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Metal

Hugh Wiley
Minimal Abstract Mixed Media, Late 20th Century

H 5.5 in W 10.25 in D 1 in

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Who is Kehinde Wiley and what is his art about?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Kehinde Wiley is an African American painter known for realistic portraits of people in heroic defeat or triumph. His photo-realistic paintings use a range of references from classical paintings to pop culture. He is best known for his paintings, but he has delved into bronze sculpture as well. Shop a selection of Kehinde Wiley pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
Where is Kehinde Wiley's art displayed?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 8, 2024
Kehinde Wiley's art is displayed in many places. His artwork is part of the permanent collections at the de Young Museum in San Francisco, California; the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, Massachusetts and the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C. Wiley also presents his work at special exhibitions throughout the year. A complete list of upcoming exhibitions is available on the artist’s official website. Find a diverse assortment of Kehinde Wiley art on 1stDibs.