Shadow Boxer
The boxing ring has long been a compelling site for artists
June 8 2021 — September 26 2021
It has produced many books, songs, paintings and films.
What is it about the fight that speaks to artists through the ages and why do some contemporary artists respond so vividly to its grit, history and contest?
Shadow Boxer will highlight this cultural fascination and showcase the work of contemporary Australian artists who explore ideas of race, gender and class and the sheer physicality of Boxing in their work.
This exhibition was supported by The Dobell Exhibition Grant funded by the Sir William Dobell Art Foundation and managed by Museums & Galleries of NSW
KARLA DICKENS
BLAK DOUGLAS
RICHARD LEWER
MICHAEL WILLSON
NIGEL MILSOM
KERI GLASTONBURY
FIONA MCMONAGLE
BIANCA ‘BAM BAM’ ELMIR
DAVID MATTHEWS
Explore the Les Darcy Collection and hear about his legacy
Les Darcy +Try Art Activities inspired by the exhibition
Art Trail + Shadow Puppet +Listen to our artist-curated playlist
Spotify +Explore our IGTV and hear artist Abdul Abdullah in conversation with Bianca Elmir, Richard Lewer and Blak Douglas
Button TextListen to Keri Glastonbury read her Shadow Boxer Sonnet I & Shadow Boxer Sonnet II
Listen + Listen +
