FINK, LARRY
Description
The Boxing Portfolio, 1989 to1996, Blue Horizon, Philadelphia, PA January 1991
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, PA, the Blue Horizon Arena was known as the best and largest venue by Sports Illustrated and Ring Magazine. However, it closed its doors in 2010 due to financial hardships. Image includes an older man probably a coach touching a younger African American boxer on the chest; signed, dated, titled wtih AP on reverse.
Date
1989-1996
Creator
FINK, Larry
b. United States, 1941-2023
b. United States, 1941-2023
Source
The Yanover Family Trust in memory of Pauline Milrad
Identifier
2025.012.001.019
Collection
Citation
FINK, Larryb. United States, 1941-2023, “FINK, LARRY,” UCSB ADA Museum Omeka, accessed February 24, 2026, http://art-collections.museum.ucsb.edu/items/show/17409.