American Artist Kehinde Wiley Exhibits Africa's Presidents in 'A Maze of Power'
Acclaimed American artist Kehinde Wiley — known for portraying former U.S. President Barack Obama and U.S. pop star Michael Jackson — has turned his brush to Africa. His “A Maze of Power” exhibit in Paris, portrays 11 former and current African presidents, exploring power through the lens of historical European portrait painting. VOA's Lisa Bryant went to the show and has this report from the French capital.
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