Kehinde Wiley More 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

Kehinde WileyKehinde Wiley - Andries Stilte Lt. Ed oversized Towel Wall Hanging 70" x 60", 2008

$2,800

Kehinde Wiley - Andries Stilte Lt. Ed oversized Towel Wall Hanging 70" x 60"

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 inches Edition of 2000 In original packaging with ta...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Kehinde Wiley More Art

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Cotton, Mixed Media, Screen

Kehinde WileyChristian Martyr Tarcisius (El Hadjii Malick Gueye), Limited Edition skate deck, 2022

$3,500

Christian Martyr Tarcisius (El Hadjii Malick Gueye), Limited Edition skate deck

By Kehinde Wiley

Located in New York, NY

Kehinde Wiley Christian Martyr Tarcisius (El Hadjii Malick Gueye), Limited Edition skate deck, 2022 Color silkscreen on limited edition maple wood Skateboard Skate Deck Signed in pla...

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2010s Contemporary Kehinde Wiley More Art

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Wood, Maple, Screen, Mixed Media

Kehinde WileyThe World Stage: Israel (Hardback Monograph/Book Hand Signed by Kehinde Wiley), 2012

$1,000

The World Stage: Israel (Hardback Monograph/Book Hand Signed by Kehinde Wiley)

By Kehinde Wiley

Located in New York, NY

Makes a fantastic gift! Kehinde Wiley The World Stage: Israel (Hand Signed by Kehinde Wiley), 2012 Illustrated hardback monograph with dust jacket. Hand Signed by Kehinde Wiley Boldl...

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2010s Contemporary Kehinde Wiley More Art

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Mixed Media, Lithograph, Offset

Takashi MurakamiAnywhere Door (Dokodemo Door) in the Field of Flowers (hand signed lithograph), 2018

$2,212Sale Price|25% Off

H 30 in W 30 in D 1 in

Anywhere Door (Dokodemo Door) in the Field of Flowers (hand signed lithograph)

By Takashi Murakami

Located in Aventura, FL

Offset lithograph in colors on smooth wove paper. Hand signed lower right by Takashi Murakami. Hand numbered 817/1000 lower right. Hand signed by Fujiko F Fujio (creator of Doraem...

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2010s Contemporary Kehinde Wiley More Art

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Paper, Lithograph, Offset

Romero BrittoMICKEY FROM HEAD TO TOE

$125Sale Price|50% Off

H 30 in W 24 in

MICKEY FROM HEAD TO TOE

By Romero Britto

Located in Aventura, FL

Original, limited edition offset lithograph in colors on paper. Published by Walt Disney Art Classics. Artwork is in excellent condition. All reasonabl...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Kehinde Wiley More Art

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Paper, Lithograph, Offset

Andy WarholThe souper dress, 1966

$25,000

H 37.8 in W 22.84 in

The souper dress

By Andy Warhol

Located in Jerusalem, IL

A wonderful piece of unknown edition by Andy Warhol. A silkscreen print on a Cellulose and Cotton dress. Fearing the artist's trade mark Campbell's soup can. In very good condition.

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1960s Pop Art Kehinde Wiley More Art

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Textile, Screen

Ivonne FerrerCuban Artist signed limited edition original art print silkscreen on canvas, ca.2000

$280

H 27.2 in W 19.7 in

Cuban Artist signed limited edition original art print silkscreen on canvas

Located in Miami, FL

Ivonne Ferrer (Cuba, 1968) 'Paragua geométrico ', ca.2000 silkscreen on canvas 19.7 x 27.2 in. (50 x 69 cm.) Edition of 100 Unframed ID: FER1205-001-100_5 Hand-signed by author

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Kehinde Wiley More Art

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Canvas, Engraving, Screen

Richard AvedonThe Beatles Portfolio - Offset and Lithograph by Richard Avedon - 1967, 1967

$1,870

H 26.78 in W 18.12 in D 0.04 in

The Beatles Portfolio - Offset and Lithograph by Richard Avedon - 1967

By Richard Avedon

Located in Roma, IT

A complete portfolio of four individual psychedelic portraits of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr, accompanied by the composite poster uniting all four i...

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1960s Modern Kehinde Wiley More Art

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Lithograph, Offset

Luis Serrano MartinezSpanish Artist signed limited edition original art print silkscreen on Canvas n1, 2001

$220

H 9.9 in W 32.7 in

Spanish Artist signed limited edition original art print silkscreen on Canvas n1

Located in Miami, FL

Luis Serrano Martínez (Spain, 1900-1970) 'Grutesco de tribaldos', 2001 silkscreen on canvas 9.9 x 32.7 in. (25 x 83 cm.) Edition of 75 ID: SER130...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Kehinde Wiley More Art

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Canvas, Engraving, Screen

Takashi MurakamiWe Are the Jocular Clan (4), custom framed hand signed lithograph, 2019

$2,212Sale Price|25% Off

H 24 in Dm 24 in

We Are the Jocular Clan (4), custom framed hand signed lithograph

By Takashi Murakami

Located in Aventura, FL

Offset lithograph in colors on smooth wove paper. Hand signed lower right by Takashi Murakami. Hand numbered 95/300 lower right. Published by Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd., Tokyo. Artwor...

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2010s Contemporary Kehinde Wiley More Art

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Paper, Lithograph, Offset

George GroszSepare - Original Lithograph and Offset by George Grosz - 1923, 1923

$397

H 13.98 in W 9.65 in D 0.04 in

Separe - Original Lithograph and Offset by George Grosz - 1923

By George Grosz

Located in Roma, IT

Separe is an original offset and lithograph realized by George Grosz. The artwork is the plate n.22 from the portfolio Ecce Homo published between 1922/1923, edition of Der Malik-Ve...

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1920s Expressionist Kehinde Wiley More Art

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Lithograph, Offset

Massimo VitaliROSIGNANO DAWN (DIPTYCH), 2006

$2,800Sale Price|30% Off

H 35.5 in W 55 in

ROSIGNANO DAWN (DIPTYCH)

By Massimo Vitali

Located in Aventura, FL

Offset lithograph on paper. Each stamped and numbered on verso. Edition of 120. Size: 35.5 x 27.5 inches (each); 35.5 x 55 inches (total). Artwork is in excellent condition. Certif...

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Early 2000s Photorealist Kehinde Wiley More Art

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Lithograph, Offset

Ai WeiweiMask - Set of Four - Framed Ai Weiwei Artwork - Contemporary Fine Art, 2020

$2,434

H 8.5 in W 11.3 in

Mask - Set of Four - Framed Ai Weiwei Artwork - Contemporary Fine Art

By Ai Weiwei

Located in Manchester, GB

Ai Weiwei, Free Speech Series (Set of 4 Masks), 2020 Framed - minor wear to the frame - artworks in excellent condition Limited Edition - Unknown Edition Size Accompanied with Cer...

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2010s Contemporary Kehinde Wiley More Art

Materials

Mixed Media, Screen

Takashi MurakamiPanda Cubs Pandas (framed hand signed lithograph), 2019

$2,212Sale Price|25% Off

H 25 in W 25 in D 1 in

Panda Cubs Pandas (framed hand signed lithograph)

By Takashi Murakami

Located in Aventura, FL

Offset lithograph in colors on smooth wove paper. Hand signed lower right by Takashi Murakami. Hand numbered 279/300 lower right. Published by Kaikai Kiki Co., Ltd., Tokyo. Artwo...

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2010s Contemporary Kehinde Wiley More Art

Materials

Paper, Lithograph, Offset

Mr. BrainwashEinstein Love is the Answer, 2022

$15,000

H 30 in W 22 in

Einstein Love is the Answer

By Mr. Brainwash

Located in Palo Alto, CA

Mr. Brainwash Einstein Love is the Answer 2023, is a vibrant and stimulating work featuring Albert Einstein, a pillar of history and modern...

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2010s Contemporary Kehinde Wiley More Art

Materials

Mixed Media, Screen

Previously Available Items

Kehinde WileyBarack Obama White House Portrait, 2018

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H 17 in W 11 in

Barack Obama White House Portrait

By Kehinde Wiley

Located in Draper, UT

Kehinde Wiley restages classical portraits and sculptures, replacing historical white subjects with contemporary subjects of color. His lush, narratively rich canvases draw on textil...

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2010s Contemporary Kehinde Wiley More Art

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Lithograph

Kehinde WileyBarack Obama White House Portrait, 2018

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H 17 in W 11 in

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 authenticity Included Frame Not included Series White House Portraits Publisher Smithsonian Institute Image rights Smithsonian Institute Barack Obama...

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2010s Contemporary Kehinde Wiley More Art

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Lithograph

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Questions About Kehinde Wiley More Art

Who is Kehinde Wiley and what is his art about?
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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.
What is Kehinde Wiley’s most famous portrait?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
Kehinde Wiley's most famous portrait is arguably of Barack Obama. In 2018, the American artist received a commission to paint the 44th President of the United States. Wiley’s depiction shows Obama surrounded by what are intentionally several types of flowers. The flowers represent Kenya, his father's birthplace; Hawaii, the president's own birthplace; and Chicago, where Obama lived and worked. Other well-known works by Wiley include Napoleon Leading the Army over the Alps, Judith and Holofernes, A New Republic and Femme Piquée Par Un Serpent. Explore a variety of Kehinde Wiley art on 1stDibs.
Where is Kehinde Wiley's art displayed?
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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.
How much is a Kehinde Wiley painting worth?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
How much a Kehinde Wiley painting is worth varies based on its size, history, condition and other factors. In 2024, his painting Christian Martyr Tarcisius sold for more than $844,000 at auction.

Named by Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential people of 2018, American painter Kehinde Wiley is one of his generation's most widely recognized artists, best known for taking inspiration from Old Masters works while centering contemporary Black subjects. He 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.

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