The book provides a comprehensive overview of the influential contemporary artist Kehinde Wiley's body of work. It chronicles his artistic evolution, from early photographic studies of street youth in Harlem to his iconic large-scale paintings that recontextualize historical portraiture with contemporary African-American subjects. The volume also explores his recent ventures into bronze sculpture, mirroring Renaissance artistic traditions. Wiley's art is noted for its rich visual and conceptual commentary on race, power, and representation in society.

This volume is recognized as the definitive monograph on Kehinde Wiley's artistic career, offering an in-depth exploration of his significant contributions to contemporary art. The book is lauded for its visual richness and conceptual depth, tracing Wiley's development from his street photography-based works to his acclaimed paintings and sculptures. It is considered essential for understanding his commentary on race, power, and representation, resonating with a broad audience from art collectors to museum patrons.