Abed Al Ashe And Chaled El Awari 2011

Kehinde Wiley's 2011 painting "Abed Al Ashe And Chaled El Awari" is a striking example of his signature style, which reimagines traditional portraiture with contemporary subjects. The two young men, dressed in modern clothing, stand against a rich, patterned background reminiscent of Renaissance tapestries. Wiley's work often challenges the historical exclusion of people of color from art history, presenting a powerful commentary on representation and identity.