Kehinde Wiley
Painter

Kehinde Wiley Net Worth

Kehinde Wiley is an American painter from Los Angeles, born in February 28, 1977. He is best known for his portraits of African-Americans in heroic poses, which have earned him recognition from institutions such as the United Federation of Teachers, who named him Artist of the Year in 2011. His work has been featured in venues like the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and he has a net worth of $2.5 million.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day February 28, 1977
Birth Place Los Angeles, CA
Age 47 YEARS OLD
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💰 Net worth: $2.5 Million (2024)

About

American painter whose portraits of African-Americans in valiant poses have won him recognition from institutions like the United Federation of Teachers, who named him the Artist of the Year in 2011. His work has been displayed in venues like the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

Before Fame

He attended an art school in Russia at age 12. He earned an MFA from Yale University in 2001.

Trivia

In 2011, his paintings were featured on the tops of 500 taxi cabs in New York City.

Family Life

His father is Nigerian and his mother is African-American.

Associated With

His painting Napoleon Leading the Army Over the Alps is based on Jacques-Louis David's Napoleon Crossing the Alps.

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