Kehinde Wiley was honored at the American Federation of Arts Cultural Leadership Awards, which recognizes considerable achievements in expanding the audience for art. Also being honored at the event is Eugene V. Thaw, the renowned art dealer, collector and author. Established in 1909, the American Federation of Arts (AFA) is one of the oldest art organizations in the country. Since its founding, the AFA has organized or circulated approximately 3,000 exhibitions, with presentations—in every state, Canada, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and Africa—viewed by well over ten million people. Today, the AFA continues to explore new opportunities to cultivate fertile ground for the broadest dissemination and appreciation of the visual arts.
For more information on the AFA, please visit the AFA website.
Image: Kehinde WIley; Photo: Kwaku Alston