“Wiley references Memling’s painting as part of his larger project to explore the place of the individual within society by reevaluating questions of how young men of colour are seen and defined. Presented in elaborate frames, Kehinde’s portraits place his modern sitters at the heart of culture and history. Despite their intimate size, Wiley’s portraits loose none of their impact and power. The smaller scale demands close inspection and personal engagement. The active gaze of his sitters—a departure from Memling’s work—leads the viewer to think more carefully about the individual lives and experience behind the individuals depicted in the images.”