Portrait Of Mahogany Jones And Marcus 2018

"Portrait of Mahogany Jones and Marcus" (2018) by Kehinde Wiley (b. 1977) is a contemporary portrait that uses the traditional format of a double portrait to depict two Black men in a contemporary setting. The men are posed against a vibrant red background, punctuated by a repeating floral pattern, reminiscent of traditional African textiles, a signature element of Wiley's artistic practice. Through this work, Wiley explores the representation of Black identity in art history, challenging the eurocentric canon and celebrating the beauty and diversity of Black life.