FINK, LARRY
Description
The Boxing Portfolio, 1989 to 1996, Blue Horizon, Philadlephia, PA, November 1996
Gelatin silver print, AP 1/5
20 x 16" SHEET
1989-1996
Juxtaposing athletic skill and the desire for victory against corruption and brutality, Larry Fink has documented the boxing ring from 1989-1996. Located in Philadelphia, many of Fink's images are taken at the Blue Horizon Arena purported to be the largest and best venue by Sports Illustrated and Ring Magazine. However, it closed its doors in 2010 due to financial hardships; this images includes a boxer stepping thru boxing ring ropes; a man is standing to his right wearing a jacket with 91. Signed, dated, title with AP on reverse.
Date
1989-1996
Creator
b. United States, 1941-2023
Source
The Yanover Family Trust in memory of Pauline Milrad
Identifier
2025.012.001.004
Collection
Citation
b. United States, 1941-2023, “FINK, LARRY,” UCSB ADA Museum Omeka, accessed March 27, 2026, http://art-collections.museum.ucsb.edu/items/show/17394.