2 LEGENDS - MADE IN MIAMI - DIPTYCH

Surrounding this portrait of Muhammad Ali, a multitude of elements tell the fascinating story of the legendary boxer:

Newspaper Pages: Articles and headlines tracing key moments of his career and personal life.

Quotations: Famous phrases and deep reflections from Muhammad Ali, offering insight into his mind, some transformed into graphic elements. Quotes such as "Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee" and "I am the greatest" are prominently featured.

Book: Pages from books about the boxer's life

Clues:

• Butterflies and Bees: Symbolizing his famous quote and boxing style.
• Height in feet and cm: To compare with the shorter Mike Tyson.
• Year of Birth and Death: A reminder of his beginnings, born in 1942, and his passing in 2016.
• Boxing Gloves: Symbols of his career and victories.
• Two Names Imbricated: Cassius Clay transforming to Muhammad Ali.
• Motivational Quotes: Representing his eloquent speeches and charismatic public persona.
• Born in Louisville, Made in Miami: Highlighting where he trained after the Olympic Games and developed his career.
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Each detail of this painting is meticulously chosen to offer a deep dive into the world of Muhammad Ali, allowing admirers to discover or rediscover the essence of this legend through visual and symbolic clues.

Take the time to explore every corner of this artwork. The scattered clues tell much more than what is visible at first glance.

Also a thought for Nathalie moulinet's grandfather (Marcel Moulinet) ex-professional boxer then trainer in Normandy, France.  (Marcel MOULINET - Normandy Champion - 1932)

Acrylic painting and collage on canvas.
This canvas is one of the two parts of a diptych (36 by 72 inches each).