Tag: Kehinde

In the very first art history course that I ever took, my (now beloved) professor presented us with a syllabus and a list of terms to acquaint ourselves with our intended discipline of study. Among the many unfamiliar terms to me — iconography, formal analysis, and chiaroscuro — was...

When I first saw this portrait of President Barack Obama, I thought it was the most powerful piece of contemporary art I had ever seen. I am not great at describing art. But as I look at this portrait, I feel the intensity and calm assurance of President Obama. I feel his sens...