Kehinde Wiley
Kehinde Wiley Book
October 7, 2011
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Kehinde Wiley's new self-entitled book is set to release on March 6, 2012. This volume serves to detail all of Wiley's work, as an in-depth understanding of his commentary on the nature of race and power in our society. Wiley has become known for his ironic "reversal" portrayals...
Kehinde Wiley “The World Stage: Israel” @ Roberts & Tilton Recap
April 11, 2011
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Roberts & Tilton recently presented "The World Stage: Israel," the latest installment of Kehinde Wiley’s colossal The World Stage series. Through Wiley’s comprehensive exchange, the artist’s contemporary yet historical oeuvre accentuates international cultures and...
PUMA x Kehinde Wiley 917 Lo Sacko
May 31, 2010
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This Puma model has chosen to take the lo-top approach and like all other 917's is inspired by the Porsche 917 driven by Steve McQueen in the 1971 movie “Le Mans”. Working in the same African theme as the Do-It-YourSelf Sacko ＆ Matar Slippers seen earlier, New York...
PUMA x Kehinde Wiley Do-It-YourSelf Sacko ＆ Matar Slippers
May 24, 2010
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New York based painter Kehinde Wiley and PUMA have joined forces to produce these Do-It-YourSelf slippers. The project enables the consumer to choose the length and cut of the base to suit him or herself. A slipper sole is attached with the fabric which is available in two...
Kehinde Wily x PUMA Tekkies Mame
April 8, 2010
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Following up the Kehinde Wiley x Puma 917 Mid Mame release we see another sneaker from the capsule collection make its way to retail accounts. This time its the PUMA Tekkies Mame, a low top lace-up design, featuring a classic overall look with the familiar Kehinde Wiley...
Kehinde Wiley x Puma 917 Mid Mame
March 25, 2010
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As the intense focus of a widespread campaign with Puma, the initial art-driven partnership with PUMA has now seen the aesthetics of American artist Kehinde Wiley re-apporpriated on various products. The 917 Mid Mame is among those releases as the the low-profile sneaker...
PUMA x Kehinde Wiley Paris Exhibition Recap
February 4, 2010
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PUMA and Kehinde Wiley have been a fixture on the artist meets sports brand scene in the first month of this year as they have been collaborating with a focus on football in Africa. The American artist's iconic style typically places subjects against unorthodox backgrounds,...
PUMA x Kehinde Wiley Exhibition Preview
February 2, 2010
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To celebrate the start of this World Cup year and to honor the longstanding partnership between PUMA and African soccer (the OEM sponsors 12 African teams, four of whom qualified for the World Cup) PUMA has partnered with Kehinde Wiley, one of the most popular artists of the...
PUMA presents: OF THE SAME EARTH with Kehinde Wiley Video
January 29, 2010
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Artist Kehinde Wiley and PUMA jointly commemorated the Africa Cup of Nations 2010 with a series of artwork and products culminating with the PUMA Africa Unity Kit. In a video capturing the background of the project, the American artist took a trip to Africa to gather...
Kehinde Wiley x UNEP x PUMA “Play For Life” Lacelets
January 7, 2010
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Fresh off a new book release titled The World Stage: Brazil, artist Kehinde Wiley continues his partnership with PUMA and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) for the "Play for Life" campaign. With the African Nations Cup of football/soccer taking place this month...
Kehinde Wiley “The World Stage” Brazil Book
January 6, 2010
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Kehinde Wiley continues his multinational World Stage book series with this new Brazile volume, featuring a selection of 22 new portrait paintings. Immersing himself in the local culture of Rio de Janeiro, Wiley incorporates the people, history and aesthetic of the city in...
Kehinde Wiley “Black Light” Exhibition
August 6, 2009
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With a unique style and aesthetic, Kehinde Wiley has become well-known for his stunning paintings. Placing personalities in unfamiliar and unconventional settings, this ultimately creates a great juxtaposition in his work. An upcoming show at the Deitch Projects titled Black...
Kehinde Wiley “The World Stage: Brazil” @ Roberts & Tilton Recap
April 5, 2009
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Artist Kehinde Wiley's exhibition “The World Stage: Brazil” opened last night at the Roberts & Tilton in the Culver City Art District. According to Arrested Motion,
This show focused on the third segment of his “World Stage” project where Wiley immerses himself in...
Kehinde Wiley “World Stage: Brazil” Exhibition Preview
April 2, 2009
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The realistic and comparative styles of artist Kehinde Wiley will see itself presented in Los Angeles this Saturday. The "World Stage" show focuses on residents of Rio de Janerio in Brazil. Away from any glitz and glamour, Willey appropriates the residents in an interesting...
Kehinde Wiley “Down” Exhibition Recap
November 3, 2008
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Characterized by his contemporary presentations of African American men in unfamiliar scenarios including "fallen warriors, saints, and classical mythology", Kehinde Wiley recently began his third solo show at SoHo's Deitch Projects. Seven young men from Brooklyn each posed...
