Kehinde Wiley : (5)

" I have a fondness for making paintings that go beyond just having a conversation about art for art’s sake or having a conversation about art history. I actually really enjoy looking at broader popular culture. " - Kehinde Wiley

" Painting is about the world that we live in. Black men live in the world. My choice is to include them. " - Kehinde Wiley

" I came from a background where access to museum culture was rarely granted, and, when you got it, people wondered what the hell you were doing there. " - Kehinde Wiley

" What is portraiture? It’s choice. It’s the ability to position your body in the world for the world to celebrate you on your own terms. " - Kehinde Wiley

" Painting does more than just point to things. The very act of pointing is a value statement. " - Kehinde Wiley