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Posted on Aug 1, 2013

6 Classical Paintings In A Black Light (Literally)

Old Masters are so pre-19th Century. Brilliant artist Kehinde Wiley first gave traditional paintings a fresh new look for an art series that turned into a book with the same name: Black Light. Here, Wiley's paintings are juxtaposed side-by-side with the originals, effectively transcending mere parody by addressing issues of cultural heritage and identity in a way that's both amusing and thought-provoking. Basically, you can be smart and think these are funny.