Kehinde Wiley: An Economy of Grace

Kehinde Wiley: An Economy of Grace (2014)

September 5th, 20140h 38min

Documentary
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Overview

Known for his vibrant reinterpretations of classical portraits featuring African-American men, New York-based painter Kehinde Wiley has turned the practice of portraiture on its head and in the process has taken the art world by storm.


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