Artist Statement
“This print "Muhammad Ali – Heavyweight Ideals," is based on the mural I painted in Louisville. Muhammad Ali was an incredible athlete who was dazzling in the ring, a glorious showman athletically and verbally, and resilient in the face of defeat, earning the heavyweight title 3 times. However, in this art, based on an awesome photo by Howard Bingham provided by his son Dustin, I wanted to emphasize Ali's role as an outspoken citizen and activist. Ali was a civil rights activist, a conscientious objector to the Vietnam War, a philanthropist, and a U.N. Messenger of Peace. I admire that Ali sto
About This Print
Muhammad Ali - Heavyweight Ideals (Large Format) is a 2023 serigraph by Shepard Fairey, published by Obey Giant in a signed, numbered edition of 100. Measuring 30.25 x 41.25 inches on Coventry Rag 100% cotton archival paper with hand-deckled edges, the original illustration is based on a photograph by Howard Bingham and derives from a mural Fairey painted in Louisville. The image emphasizes Ali's role as an outspoken citizen and activist, a civil rights advocate, conscientious objector to the Vietnam War, philanthropist, and U.N. Messenger of Peace. Signed by Shepard Fairey, it comes with a Digital Certificate of Authenticity provided by Verisart and was released at $950. A portion of proceeds supports the Muhammad Ali Center.
Market Context
Estimated market value: 300.0. Observed range 138.49–1236.0. Latest recorded sale: 2026-06-13. Value is the median of recorded public sales (>= $100); low-high shows the observed sale range.