Samuel Fosso (Cameroonian, b. 1962)
From the series 'African Spirits' L_002853 (Muhammad Ali), 2008
Ilford Fiberbased Glossy Paper
Image: 64" x 48" (162.5 x 122 cm)
Framed: 65 1/2" x 49 1/2" (166.5 x 125.5 cm)
Edition of 5 plus 2 Artist's Proofs
From the series 'African Spirits' L_002853 (Muhammad Ali), 2008
Ilford Fiberbased Glossy Paper
Image: 64" x 48" (162.5 x 122 cm)
Framed: 65 1/2" x 49 1/2" (166.5 x 125.5 cm)
Edition of 5 plus 2 Artist's Proofs
Samuel Fosso's "Muhammad Ali" (2008) is included in the group exhibition Strike Fast, Dance Lightly: Artists on Boxing, on view at The Norton Museum of Art, West Palm Beach, FL.
The exhibition presents a critical look at the sport of boxing through a variety of artistic media. Featuring over 100 artworks spanning from the late 19th century to present day, this dynamic presentation is the largest comprehensive survey of artwork depicting the global sport and its cultural impact. Strike Fast, Dance Lightly illuminates the connections between boxing and artists, and underscores the rich history of a centuries-old sport and its influence on artistic movements.
Learn more on The Norton Museum of Art's website.
October 26, 2024
