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Russell Young — Mohammed Ali
Russell Young

Mohammed Ali

2011

Russell Young's *Mohammed Ali* (2011) is a bold and arresting work that combines acrylic, enamel, diamond dust, and silkscreen on linen to immortalize the iconic boxer with a sense of glamour and raw power. The diamond dust lends a shimmering, almost ethereal quality to the surface, elevating the image beyond portraiture into the realm of mythology. Young's technique draws on the visual language of pop art while infusing it with a luxurious materiality that reflects Ali's larger-than-life status as a cultural and sporting legend.

Medium
acrylic, enamel, diamond dust and silkscreen on linen
Dimensions
Signed
Yes

Notes

Execution: Executed in 2011, in the United States.

🔨 Auction Lot

Modern & Contemporary Art: Online Auction

March 3, 2026

Estimate: $7,000$10,000

Sold: $10,320

Lot 112

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Russell Young, Mohammed Ali, 2011

Russell Young's *Mohammed Ali* (2011) is a bold and arresting work that combines acrylic, enamel, diamond dust, and silkscreen on linen to immortalize the iconic boxer with a sense of glamour and raw power. The diamond dust lends a shimmering, almost ethereal quality to the surface, elevating the image beyond portraiture into the realm of mythology. Young's technique draws on the visual language of pop art while infusing it with a luxurious materiality that reflects Ali's larger-than-life status as a cultural and sporting legend.

Medium
acrylic, enamel, diamond dust and silkscreen on linen
Dimensions
158.6 x 305.8 cm
Year
2011
Signed
Hand-signed by the artist
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Bold Colors, Male Artist, Mixed Media, Contemporary Artist, American Artist, Sports Iconography, Pop Art, Glamorous Mood, Portrait, Silkscreen Print

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