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Kehinde Wiley’s New Exhibit Sheds Light on Systemic Violence Against Black People Through Historic Icons

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by Ayanna Nicole

April 6, 2023

Renowned for his iconic portrait of Barack Obama, artist Kehinde Wiley has dedicated his artistic career to capturing the vibrancy of...

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Artist Kehinde Wiley On What We Can Do With Offensive Art

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by Associated Press

October 2, 2019

NEW YORK (AP) — As the nation debates what to do with civic statues that glorify slavery and white supremacy, one artist has a solution....

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Kehinde Wiley to unveil sculpture in Times Square

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by Associated Press

June 28, 2019

NEW YORK (AP) — Artist Kehinde Wiley will unveil his first monumental public sculpture in New York’s Times Square this fall in...

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History Is Made As The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery Unveils The Obamas’ Official Portraits

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by Ayanna Nicole

February 12, 2018

As the highly anticipated portraits of former president Obama and first lady Michelle are unveiled at the Smithsonian’s National...