Los Angeles native and New York based visual artist, Kehinde Wiley has firmly situated himself within art history’s portrait painting tradition. As a contemporary descendent of a long line of portraitists, including Reynolds, Gainsborough, Titian, Ingres, among others, Wiley, engages the signs and visual rhetoric of the heroic, powerful, majestic and the sublime in his representation of urban, black and brown men found throughout the world.
Harpers Galleria is proud to celebrate Black History this February and all year round! Today and every day we honor the achievements and history of African Americans. Remember Black history month is American history for us all to commemorate. Explore Black History and Culture with us through a collection of historical footage, artist features, and videos.
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