Annoyed Radha With Her Friends 2010

"Annoyed Radha With Her Friends" is a 2010 painting by Kehinde Wiley, born in 1977. Wiley’s contemporary oil paintings are known for their realistic depictions of black men and women in settings that reference classical European paintings, such as those by the Italian Renaissance artist, Raphael. This specific work reimagines Radha and Krishna, characters from the Hindu epic Mahabharata, as young black men in modern dress. The viewer can see the vibrant colors of the clothing and the realistic details, which highlight the power of Wiley’s unique style and the ongoing conversation around race in contemporary art.