Michael Jackson meets Rubens via Kehinde Wiley

King Phillip II by Kehinde Wiley

As the Curator of Dahlight, I’m excited to highlight my favorite gallery as they prepare to show a highly anticipated painting by a contemporary artist – of a modern icon – in the vain of a classic treasure.

If you’re lucky enough to be in Miami from December 2 through 6, head on over to Art Basel Miami Beach and visit the Deitch Studios booth where they will be hosting the Kehinde Wiley painting, Equestrian portrait of King Phillip II, which is in the style of Peter Paul Rubens but, upon closer look, King Phillip II will look quite familiar with his updated face resembling  the late Michael Jackson.