The Gift Guide

This notebook features Kehinde Wiley’s 2022 painting titled The Death of Hyacinth (Ndey Buri Mboup), first exhibited in Kehinde Wiley: An Archaeology of Silence at Foundazione Giorgio Cini in 2022, as a collateral event of the 59th international art exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia. Expanding on Kehinde Wiley's body of work DOWN from 2008, which was initially inspired by Hans Holbein the Younger's The Dead Christ in the Tomb as well as historical paintings and sculptures of fallen warriors and figures in the state of repose, Wiley created an unsettling series of prone Black bodies, re-conceptualizing classical pictorial forms to create a contemporary version of monumental portraiture, resounding with violence, pain, and death, as well as ecstasy. Ivory-colored paper (70g/m2, acid free plain pages). Hard cover elastic closure and rounded corners. Dimensions: 6"w x 8.25"d x .5"h. Net proceeds from your purchase support the artist in residence program Black Rock Sénégal, founded......

This limited edition tote bag features Kehinde Wiley's 2022 painting titled The Death of Hyacinth (Ndey Buri Mboup), first exhibited in Kehinde Wiley: An Archaeology of Silence at Foundazione Giorgio Cini in 2022, as a collateral event of the 59th international art exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia. Expanding on Kehinde Wiley's body of work DOWN from 2008, which was initially inspired by Hans Holbein the Younger's The Dead Christ in the Tomb as well as historical paintings and sculptures of fallen warriors and figures in the state of repose, Wiley created an unsettling series of prone Black bodies, re-conceptualizing classical pictorial forms to create a contemporary version of monumental portraiture, resounding with violence, pain, and death, as well as ecstasy. Two-sided canvas bag Satin lined Jacquard woven logo handles Measures 16 x 17 inches Handle drop 11 inches Net proceeds from your purchase support Black Rock Sénégal, Wiley's artist in residence program in Dakar,......

Add some art and color to your game with this limited-edition basketball featuring Kehinde Wiley's 2017 painting, Death of St. Joseph. Wiley’s painting derives its ideation from 18th Century classical biblical portraiture and the enigmatic art history of St. Joseph, boldly reimagined to engage with a contemporary audience.  The design emphasis is on the model’s open hand, inviting multi-cultural conversation and connection between time and place. Net proceeds from your purchase support the artist in residence program Black Rock Sénégal, founded by Wiley in 2019. Leather basketball in monogrammed cotton dust bag. Lucite basketball stand sold separately.   Basketballs ship deflated from the USA. Pump required....

This all over print, unisex t-shirt features imagery directly pulled from Kehinde Wiley’s original painting, Death of St. Joseph.  Luxuriously crafted with comfort and durability in mind, this t-shirt is made from soft, ring-spun poly.  Cut and sewn in LA. Adapted specifically for this limited-edition t-shirt, Wiley’s painting Death of St. Joseph (2017) derives its ideation from 18thCentury classical biblical portraiture and the enigmatic art history of St. Joseph, boldly reimagined for a contemporary audience.  The garment’s visionary portrait is vibrantly displayed on the back and its stylized and imaginative design of lush multi-colored flowers, greenery and a powerful yet playful rooster decorate the entire surface of the shirt. -Sublimated ring-spun poly.-Made in China-Model is wearing size Medium-Not sure of your size? Please view our Size Chart Net proceeds from your purchase support the artist in residence program Black Rock Sénégal, founded by Wiley in 2019....

* This artwork cannot be purchased through the Kehinde Wiley Shop. Please email us at shopinfo@kehindewileyshop.com to inquire about purchasing an edition of this print. Kehinde Wiley announces the release of Dimietrus Study (2021), a new limited edition artist print created as a charitable partnership in support of Black Rock Senegal. All net proceeds from the signed edition of 30 prints will benefit Black Rock artist-in-residence program. This print release is the third annual charitable partnership between Kehinde Wiley and Black Rock Senegal, following the releases of Sharrod Hosten Study III (2020) and Head of a Young Girl Veiled (2019). About the artwork: Kehinde Wiley’s Dimietrus Study (2021) features a portrait of a young, Black New Yorker amidst a wreath of pink and blue flora that Wiley originally created in 2008. Returning to the composition, Wiley explains, “This portrait continues a theme that exists within the selection of prints I have made for Black Rock Senegal. Eac......

This limited edition skate deck features Kehinde Wiley's 2008 painting titled Christian Martyr Tarcisius, first exhibited in his series DOWN at Deitch Projects in 2008. The series was originally inspired by Hans Holbein the Younger's The Dead Christ in the Tomb as well as historical paintings and sculptures of fallen warriors and figures in the state of repose, Wiley created an unsettling series of prone Black bodies, re-conceptualizing classical pictorial forms to create a contemporary version of monumental portraiture, resounding with violence, pain, and death, as well as ecstasy. -Cotton dust bag included in every order-Hand-numbered, editions of 400-100% sustainably sourced hard rock maple- 8"W x 31.875 L Designed in New York City. Made in Oceanside.  Net proceeds from your purchase support the artists-in-residence program Black Rock Sénégal, founded by Wiley in 2019....

This limited edition skate deck features Kehinde Wiley's 2008 painting, Femme Piquée Par Un Serpent Study III from his notable series, DOWN. This unique deck showcases the artist's reinterpretation of Auguste Clésinger’s 1847 sculpture of the same title, with Wiley's distinctive touch. Wiley's 2008 painting brings this iconic image to life on a high-quality skateboard deck, capturing the essence of vulnerability and sensuality. The central figure, clad in blue jeans, an orange hoodie, and a gold chain, reclines on a linen-clothed table, head tilted towards the viewer in a provocative stance. The exposed underwear hints at the vulnerability and eroticism of being off one's feet, turning a seemingly powerless moment into a bold artistic statement. -Cotton dust bag included in every order-Hand-numbered, editions of 400-100% sustainably sourced hard rock maple- 8"W x 31.875 L Designed in New York City. Made in Oceanside.  Net proceeds from your purchase support the artists-in-residence ......

This limited edition skate deck features Kehinde Wiley's 2008 painting Morpheus, reimagined from the Jean-Antoine Houdon 1777 marble sculpture of the same name. Feautred in the 2008 exhibition DOWN at Deitch Projects, the series references and re-conceptualizes classic pictorial forms of heroism in the face of death. Morpheus features a model from Brooklyn, lain across a while sheet while florals from the background spring into life around his body. Unlike its 18th century counterpart, he addresses onlookers with direct eye contact and a seductive look of invitation, with the repeating floral background protruding into the foreground. -Cotton dust bag included in every order-Hand-numbered, editions of 400-100% sustainably sourced hard rock maple- 8"W x 31.875 L Designed in New York City. Made in Oceanside.  Net proceeds from your purchase support the artists-in-residence program Black Rock Sénégal, founded by Wiley in 2019....

This limited edition skate deck features Kehinde Wiley’s 2008 painting Sleep, reimagined from Jean-Bernard Restout’s 1771 painting of the same name. With luminously painted skin, draped in funerary-like cloth with his feet crossed atop a wooden plank, Wiley personifies his model to reflect the theological narratives permeating throughout his oeuvre. In an attempt to differentiate his works from the singular figure studies of his time, Restout included wings and poppies to his subject, composing a larger narrative beyond the skill of the artist's hand. Although Wiley's rendition deliberately focuses on the physicality of his human subject alone, it simultaneously ushers in the weight of art history behind it, and it’s undeniable exclusion of black bodies. -Cotton dust bag included in every order-Hand-numbered, editions of 400-100% sustainably sourced hard rock maple- 8"W x 31.875 L Designed in New York City. Made in Oceanside.  Net proceeds from your purchase support the artists-in-r......

This exclusive notebook showcases Kehinde Wiley's 2005 painting, Investiture of Bishop Harold as the Duke of Franconia, commissioned by Spike Lee. The painting depicts a Black man adorned in a Brooklyn Dodgers jersey bearing the number 42—a homage to Jackie Robinson. Wiley's artistic approach seamlessly intertwines with art history, as evidenced by the title's reference to an 18th-century Giambattista Tiepolo painting. The piece not only pays tribute to Robinson, but also resonates with Spike Lee's iconic 1989 film "Do The Right Thing," where the protagonist, Mookie, dons the same jersey. Ivory-colored paper (70g/m2, acid free plain pages). Hard cover elastic closure and rounded corners. Dimensions: 6"w x 8.25"d x .5"h. Net proceeds from your purchase support the artist in residence program Black Rock Sénégal, founded by Wiley in 2019. ...

This open edition 2023 leather basketball features Kehinde Wiley’s 2013 painting John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester from the artist's series The World Stage: Jamaica. First exhibited at Stephen Friedman Gallery in London, Wiley, using his notorious street casting method, places contemporary Jamaican natives in heroic poses that reference directly from 17th and 18th century British portraiture and feature background patterns inspired by British textiles. The body of works offers a corrective to the omission of the black figure from art history and specifically comments on the nature of the relationship between the United Kingdom and its former colonial holding. Wiley’s exhibition The World Stage: Jamaica is part of a broader project titled "The World Stage," which presents portraits of black and brown men and women the artist met in China, Brazil, Nigeria, Haiti, Israel, and India.  Regulation size, premium leather basketball Oiled pine basketball plinth with laser cut Kehinde Wiley......

This hardcover notebook features Kehinde Wiley’s 2009 painting Fall, from The World Stage: Brazil series. Models were sourced locally, from the surrounding Rio de Janeiro area, some of which were recruited at Petrobras Espaco Cultural Nos do moro, a non-profit school for the Arts where many actors from the 2003 Academy Award nominated film City of God were discovered. Ivory-colored paper (70g/m2, acid free plain pages). Hardcover with elastic closure and rounded corners. Dimensions: 6"w x 8.25"d x .5"h. Net proceeds from your purchase support the artist in residence program Black Rock Sénégal, founded by Wiley in 2019.