Kehinde Wiley
A Reimagining of Power: The Life and Art of Kehinde Wiley Born in 1977 in Los Angeles, California, Kehinde Wiley emerged as a pivotal force in contemporary art by boldly confronting issues of race, representation, and power through his striking portraits. His story is one woven with early artistic encouragement – nurtured by a mother who recognized the creative spark within him and his twin brother, enrolling them both in art classes…
The Lifeline
Scroll through Kehinde Wiley's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Kehinde Wiley's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.
