In October of 2009 PUMA partnered with Kehinde Wiley for the Spring Summer 2010 PUMA Africa lifestyle collection of apparel, footwear and accessories.
The PUMA Africa collection uses seven graphic patterns from Wiley’s existing work and integrates them throughout the bright, bold, color-blocking patterns of the collection.
This first-ever collaboration between PUMA and Kehinde Wiley is part of a larger Africa-themed campaign PUMA embarked on in advance of World Cup 2010, which was held in South Africa in June of 2010.
Kehinde Wiley (b.1977, Los Angeles) is a world-renowned visual artist, best known for his vibrant portrayals of contemporary African American and African-Diasporic individuals that subvert the hierarchies and conventions of European and American portraiture. Working in the mediums of painting, sculpture, and video, Wiley’s portraits challenge and reorient art-historical narratives, awakening complex sociopolitical issues that many would prefer to remain muted.
In 2018 Wiley became the first African American artist to paint an official U.S. Presidential portrait for the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery. Former U.S. President Barack Obama selected Wiley for this honor. In 2019, the artist debuted his first large-scale public sculpture in Times Square, New York, a bronze equestrian monument honoring the heroism of young black men in America. In 2020, Wiley received France’s distinction of Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters.
Wiley has held solo exhibitions throughout the United States and internationally and his works are included in the collections of over 40 public institutions around the world. Wiley is the Founder and President of Black Rock Senegal. He lives and works in Beijing, Dakar, and New York. More information about the artist is available online at www.kehindewiley.com.
- Fit: Regular Fit
- Neckline: Collared
- Sleeve Length: Long Sleeve
- Moisture Wicking
- Fiber Content: 100% Polyester
- Care: Machine Wash, Tumble Dry
- Country of Origin: Malasia