I'm linking up at Monday Mural
April 2026 - Toronto ON PART TWO
Other than assuming this is related to the historical plaque located nearby on Ossington Ave I am guessing this mural is Mohammed Ali and George Chuvalo. I don't have any artist information.
The plaque celebrates the life and explores this portion of the late legendary boxer’s career during his historic visit to Toronto. It was at 109 Ossington Ave that Ali trained for his fight against Canadian heavyweight champion George Chuvalo. They fought in Maple Leaf Gardens in a gruelling 15 rounds. Ali later admitted the fight was the toughest of his career during a time when Ali himself was having a tough time. The World Boxing Association had stripped him of his title for joining the Nation of Islam and was facing intense criticism for his objection to fight in the Vietnam War.
The plaque celebrates the life and explores this portion of the late legendary boxer’s career during his historic visit to Toronto. It was at 109 Ossington Ave that Ali trained for his fight against Canadian heavyweight champion George Chuvalo. They fought in Maple Leaf Gardens in a gruelling 15 rounds. Ali later admitted the fight was the toughest of his career during a time when Ali himself was having a tough time. The World Boxing Association had stripped him of his title for joining the Nation of Islam and was facing intense criticism for his objection to fight in the Vietnam War.
D. Terra
The artwork depicts a portrait of Jean-Michel Basquiat, a legendary artist who originated from the New York City graffiti scene.
Rowell Soller
An exhibition of Basquiat's work and ephemera here a few years ago was wonderful. Looking at his details of his life once I was home was enlightening, to say the least.
ReplyDeleteThree terrific murals, all demonstrating the visual power of black-and-white portraits set against a solid background of colour.
ReplyDelete...Jackie, three great mural. I'm now floating in air!
ReplyDeleteGreat variety of murals. Thanks for participating in Monday Murals Jackie.
ReplyDeleteFantastic murals!
ReplyDeleteSusan