Let’s get better acquainted with one of the most important African-American artists working today! Kehinde Wiley, perhaps best known for his portrait of Barack Obama, has produced a sumptuous body of work in which he casts Black and Brown men in grand contexts inspired by the canon of European art. Art historian Brenda Edgar will guide you through an investigation of Wiley’s astute juxtapositions of traditional styles with contemporary iconography. This program is intended for adults.

Join us for our “Art History Illustrated” talk series, held the third Thursday* of every month at 5:30 p.m. This monthly illustrated talk series is presented by art historian Brenda Edgar, in collaboration with The Floyd County Carnegie Library Cultural Arts Center.

*Please note that this month’s program occurs on the second Thursday.

Image: Kehinde Wiley, Barack Obama, 2018, National Portrait Gallery, Washington.