Kehinde Wiley's An Archaeology of Silence is a powerful collection exploring the artist's engagement with absence, erasure, and the unspoken histories of Black subjects. Through stunning reproductions of Wiley's portraits and installations, the book reveals how the artist confronts historical silences and creates space for Black visibility and power. The collection becomes both artistic statement and political intervention, proving that representation is never neutral and that art can challenge who gets remembered and how.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because Wiley understands that silence is never empty, it's full of what's been erased. This collection reminds us that making Black subjects visible in spaces where they've been excluded is revolutionary work, and that beauty is a form of resistance.

DETAILS: • Artist: Kehinde Wiley • Publisher: Delmonico Books • Format: Hardcover • Publication Date: October 17, 2023 • ISBN: 9781636810980 • Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days