Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
“How can you breathe life into the mug shot? How can you breathe into the portrait?” —Kehinde Wiley
Kehinde Wiley explains how coming across a discarded mug shot influenced his exploration of portraiture. For more in the journey of Wiley’s work from origin to his exhibition, follow the link in our bio to watch out short film “Kehinde Wiley: Reshaping the Monumental.”
“How can you breathe life into the mug shot? How can you breathe into the portrait?” —Kehinde Wiley
Kehinde Wiley explains how coming across a discarded mug shot influenced his exploration of portraiture. For more in the journey of Wiley’s work from origin to his exhibition, follow the link in our bio to watch out short film “Kehinde Wiley: Reshaping the Monumental.”
