Towels

Wrap yourself in art and culture with our new exclusive beach towel featuring the stunning background of Kehinde Wiley's Portrait of Tarek Ali Ellis and Michael Morgan, 2023. More than just a summer essential, it's a celebration of Wiley’s inimitable contemporary mastery, offering a rich exploration into his unrivaled oeuvre that celebrates Black and brown people from around the world. Wiley's painting reimagines a classical depiction of the Virgin Mary supporting the body of the dead Christ, positioning the figures in the lower half of the canvas. This leads our eye through the elaborate, decorative background and takes our mind on a profound art historical journey. The background of this iconic painting features John Henry Dearle's 1882 print, Blackthorn, which is heavily influenced by the style of William Morris. The symmetrical design along a central vertical axis echoes within Dearle's and Morris's work, creating a striking juxtaposition with Wiley's modern subjects and their t......

Immerse yourself in the intersection of art and luxury with our exclusive beach towel featuring the captivating background of Kehinde Wiley's Portrait of Kaysy J. Gotay II, 2022. More than just an accessory, it's a powerful statement piece that reflects Wiley's exploration of race and identity in a post-colonial age. Kehinde Wiley's painting employs the heroic visual vocabulary of European portraiture to depict a contemporary Black woman. The subject is portrayed as casually dressed yet undeniably commanding, with one hand on her hip and the other raised in a gesture of self-presentation. Viewed from below in a three-quarter view, she gazes confidently at the viewer, embodying strength and self-assurance. The lavish floral background in the painting draws upon an Indian design reproduced by Jean-Antoine Fraisse in his 1735 "Book of Chinese Designs taken from the originals of Persia, of the Indies, of China and of Japan." This intricate pattern creates stark visual and cultural juxt......

Step into a world where history meets modernity with our exclusive beach towel featuring the dynamic background of Kehinde Wiley's Portrait of Issa Diatta II, 2021. This towel is a perfect blend of art, culture, and luxury, making it a must-have accessory for those who appreciate the finer things in life. In this painting, Kehinde Wiley captures Issa Diatta in a posture reminiscent of an 18th-century general overlooking a successful maneuver on the battlefield. With his chin held high and a sheathed sword in his left hand, Diatta exudes a timeless strength and confidence. However, his modern attire—a deep blue sweatshirt, a low-hanging gold chain, and purple and black wristbands—creates a striking contrast, making him a man out of time. The background features the intricate details of House of Hackney's non-conformist take on a traditional floral design, “Artemis.” Inspired by William Morris's work and Diana Vreeland's iconic 'Garden in Hell' room, this painterly print depicts Victo......

This lightweight, limited edition towel 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. 50% Turkish Cotton/50% Polyester, 32 x 72 in. Net proceeds from your purchase support the artist in residence program Black Rock Sénégal, founded by Wiley in 2019. ...