Michener Museum to feature Muhammad Ali photos

Michener Museum to feature Muhammad Ali photos

Muhammad Ali photos about the legendary boxer's personal life will be featured in an exhibit at The James A. Michener Art Museum in Doylestown, Philadelphia from February 19 to May 19.

The same exhibit will feature pictures of iconic singer Elvis Presley during the early stage of his career. It was taken by a young photographer during a span of several weeks.

Entitled "Muhammad Ali: The Making of an Icon", the exhibit has over 50 pictures of the young Muhammad Ali as well as in the later stages of his storied career. Some of the photos were taken by photographers including Gordon Parks, Art Shay and Annie Leibovitz.

"Elvis at 21: Photographs by Al Wertheimer" were promotional pictures taken by Wertheimer of Elvis before superstardom. The photographer shot pictures of the singer at his home, on the road and during his concerts.

Museum curator Hava Gurevich will give a lecture on February 22 about Ali's exhibit. "From his early years as a fast-talking young boxer, to his courageous stance at the forefront of the anti-Vietnam War movement, to his most recent role as a respected spokesman for Parkinson's disease, Muhammad Ali's charismatic and often outrageous personality makes a profound impression on everyone he meets," Gurevich said.

The photos on display of Muhammad Ali, earlier known as Cassius Clay, range from his exploits as a boxing champion, his anti-war public appearances and his advocacy for Parkinson's disease research and treatment. The debilitating condition has failed to dampen the flamboyant personality of Muhammad Ali.

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