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Kehinde Wiley Art

American, b. 1977

Named by Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential people of 2018, American painter Kehinde Wiley (b. 1977) is one of the most widely recognized artists of his generation, best known for re-creating Old Masters works with contemporary Black subjects.

Take, for instance, his large-scale masterpiece Napoleon Leading the Army over the Alps (2005): The painting is nearly identical in both composition and name to Jacques-Louis David’s Bonaparte Crossing the Alps (1800–1), but instead of the French general posed atop a rearing horse, it’s a modern-day Black man, dressed in fatigues and Timberland boots, against a decorative patterned backdrop. Through such paintings and sculptures, Wiley engages in a political act, acknowledging the omission of Black and other nonwhite figures from historical and cultural narratives — especially as seen through the lens of European portraiture — and introducing them as heroes in poses and positions of power.

Born in Los Angeles, California, Wiley discovered his talents as a photorealistic portrait painter as a child, refining them at the San Francisco Art Institute, where he earned his BFA, and at the Yale University School of Art, where he earned his MFA. His art draws from a range of influences; while his paintings are most associated with Old Master portraits, particularly in the Venitian tradition of Titian and Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, Wiley often sets his subjects in front of ornate patterned backgrounds that reference African textiles and Islamic architecture. In 2017, the artist was commissioned by President Barack Obama to paint his official portrait to hang in the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C.

Wiley has garnered numerous accolades, including the U.S. Department of State Medal of Arts, the Brooklyn Museum Asher B. Durand Award for Artistic Achievement, the American Federation for Arts Cultural Leadership Award and the Pratt Legend Award. His works can be found in the collections of acclaimed institutions around the world, including the Brooklyn Museum of Art; the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles; Walker Art Center in Minneapolis; the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; and the Zabludowicz Collection in London.

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Artist: Kehinde Wiley
Passing/Posing, Paintings & Faux Chapel (suite of 18 separate prints in box)
By Kehinde Wiley
Located in New York, NY
Kehinde Wiley Passing/Posing, Paintings & Faux Chapel (suite of 18 separate prints), 2004 Portfolio of 18 Separate Color offset lithographs in original black paste board portfolio bo...
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Early 2000s Realist Kehinde Wiley Art

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Lithograph, Offset

Barack Obama White House Portrait
By Kehinde Wiley
Located in Draper, UT
Medium Posters Condition Print is in pristine condition with four sharp corners and has been stored flat since purchase. Signature Not signed...., not signed Certificate of authentic...
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2010s Contemporary Kehinde Wiley Art

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Lithograph

Portrait of Barack Obama
By Kehinde Wiley
Located in New York, NY
Kehinde Wiley Portrait of Barack Obama Color offset lithograph Based upon the original painting the artist did of President Obama, the official preside...
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2010s Realist Kehinde Wiley Art

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Offset

Alios Itzhak (Hand Signed by Kehinde Wiley)
By Kehinde Wiley
Located in New York, NY
Kehinde Wiley Alios Itzhak (The Worldstage: Israel), Hand Signed, 2011 100% Canadian maplewood skate deck. Hand signed by Kehinde Wiley 31 3/4 × 8 inches Boldly signed (by hand) in black marker by Kehinde Wiley on the image This long sold out skateboard, based upon Kehinde Wiley's painting, Alios Itzhak, was signed in black marker by the artist at The Jewish Museum on the occasion of his major exhibition "The World Stage: Israel", featuring portraits focusing on contemporary youth from Jewish-Ethiopian-Israeli...
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2010s Contemporary Kehinde Wiley Art

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Wood, Screen

Nine of Coins
By Kehinde Wiley
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Kehinde Wiley Nine of Coins, 2010 Archival inkjet print Framed Dimensions: 20.19 x 16.25 x 1 inches (51.27 x 41.27 x 2.54 cm) Edition AP 2/3, apart from the edition of 7
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2010s Contemporary Kehinde Wiley Art

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Archival Ink, Inkjet

Andries Stilte oversized beach towel
By Kehinde Wiley
Located in New York, NY
Kehinde Wiley Andries Stilte oversized beach towel, 2008 Silkscreen on 100% Cotton Large Beach Towel or hanging tapestry 70 × 60 in Edition of 2000 In orig...
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Early 2000s Realist Kehinde Wiley Art

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Cotton, Screen

Kehinde Wiley 'Dimietrus Study' 2021
By Kehinde Wiley
Located in Miami, FL
Kehinde Wiley’s 'Dimietrus Study' is a 2021 archival ink print in the artist's original frame. This piece is signed and dated 'Kendinde Wiley 2021' Ed. 17/30. -- Kehinde Wiley’s Dimietrus Study (2021) features a portrait of a young, Black New Yorker amidst a wreath of pink and blue flora that Wiley originally created in 2008. Returning to the composition, Wiley explains, “This portrait continues a theme that exists within the selection of prints...
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2010s Contemporary Kehinde Wiley Art

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Pigment

Kehinde Wiley 'Sophie Arnould Study II' Print, 2016
By Kehinde Wiley
Located in Miami, FL
Kehinde Wiley's 'Sophie Arnould Study II' is part of a 2016 limited edition print of only 30 copies. The prints in this edition are enhanced by the artist’s hand application of silve...
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2010s Contemporary Kehinde Wiley Art

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Pigment

Kehinde Wiley 'Sharrod Hosten Study III' Print, 2020
By Kehinde Wiley
Located in Miami, FL
Kehinde Wiley's 'Sharrod Hosten Study III, 2020' is part of a limited edition print of only 30 copies. This piece was printed using archival ink on paper, signed and dated 'Kehinde W...
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2010s Contemporary Kehinde Wiley Art

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Archival Paper, Screen

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Find a wide variety of authentic Kehinde Wiley art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Kehinde Wiley in screen print, offset print, pigment print and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Kehinde Wiley art, so small editions measuring 7 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Nicholas Galanin, Paul Indrek Kostabi, and Mickalene Thomas. Kehinde Wiley art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at £1,209 and tops out at £36,283, while the average work can sell for £8,466.

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  • 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.

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