Artist Statement
“18 x 24? Screen Print, Signed by Shepard Fairey, Numbered Edition of 450, $70. Photograph by Michael Tighe. The Ali Foundation and Photographer Michael Tighe receive a portion of the revenue from sales of this print. Online Release Date: May 13, 2010 “I’m not a big fan of boxing, or organized sports in general, but athletic competition can highlight an inspiring human spirit to triumph over great odds. Muhammad Ali embodies that spirit, and his dogged tenacity led him to three heavyweight titles. He also has a charismatic personality who influenced more than boxing. Ali was a conscientious ob
About This Print
Ali Canvas Print is an 18 x 24 inch screen print published by Obey Giant in 2010, released online May 13, signed by Shepard Fairey and numbered in an edition of 450 at $70. The portrait depicts boxer Muhammad Ali and is based on a photograph by Michael Tighe. According to the release, the Ali Foundation and photographer Michael Tighe receive a portion of revenue from sales. Fairey's accompanying statement frames Ali not only as a three-time heavyweight champion but as a Vietnam War conscientious objector whose wordplay anticipated rap.
Market Context
Estimated market value: 448.76. Observed range 100.0–980.0. Latest recorded sale: 2026-01-06. Value is the median of recorded public sales (>= $100); low-high shows the observed sale range.