How old is Kehinde Wiley?

Kehinde Wiley is 49 years old (born February 28, 1977).

When is Kehinde Wiley's birthday?

Kehinde Wiley was born on February 28, 1977.

Where was Kehinde Wiley born?

Kehinde Wiley was born in Los Angeles.

What is Kehinde Wiley's zodiac sign?

Kehinde Wiley's zodiac sign is Pisces.

What is Kehinde Wiley's nationality?

Kehinde Wiley is a citizen of United States.

What does Kehinde Wiley do?

Kehinde Wiley is known as painter.

Kehinde Wiley

American portrait painter (born 1977)

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Biography

Kehinde Wiley (born February 28, 1977) is an American portrait painter based in New York City. He is known for his naturalistic paintings of Black subjects that reference the work of Old Master paintings. In 2017, Wiley was commissioned to paint former U.S. President Barack Obama's portrait for the National Portrait Gallery of the Smithsonian Institution. The Columbus Museum of Art hosted an exhibition of his work in 2007 and describes his paintings as "heroic portraits which address the image and status of young African-American men in contemporary culture."

Wiley was included in Time magazine's "100 Most Influential People of 2018".

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Career highlights

Career & roles

artist-in-residence

Notable works

Napoleon Leading the Army Over the Alps
President Barack Obama

Genres

portrait

Awards & honours (2)

Time 100
Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres

Quick answers about Kehinde Wiley

How old is Kehinde Wiley?: Kehinde Wiley is 49 years old (born February 28, 1977).
When is Kehinde Wiley's birthday?: Kehinde Wiley was born on February 28, 1977.
Where was Kehinde Wiley born?: Kehinde Wiley was born in Los Angeles.
What is Kehinde Wiley's zodiac sign?: Kehinde Wiley's zodiac sign is Pisces.
What is Kehinde Wiley's nationality?: Kehinde Wiley is a citizen of United States.
What does Kehinde Wiley do?: Kehinde Wiley is known as painter.