Happy birthday! Kehinde Wiley turns 49 today

Kehinde Wiley is celebrating his 49th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed artists of his generation.

Popular artist-painter Kehinde Wiley has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 49th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Wiley, a cultural icon

Born in Los Angeles on February 28, 1977, Kehinde Wiley's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Wiley's not just a great artist, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Kehinde hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Kehinde Wiley as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 49.

Happy Birthday, Kehinde, you're the best!

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