Nikko Washington’s new exhibition “Fight of the Century” at the saltshedchicago, compares the plight of the Black artist to that of the Black athlete. | ✍️ VasiaRigou
grew up in a family of trained martial artists. Mastering discipline and control served him beyond the fact that he earned a black belt at a young age—harnessing the power of physical training and mental fortitude has elevated his practice to the next level. As Ciera McKissick writes in the exhibition text, painting “is a lot like fighting—a very physical activity with rhythmic strokes like jabs, and quick movements around the canvas.
is a life-size wood cutout of a boxer. In the adjacent gallery, an entire wall is illuminated like some sort of ritual:is about legendary fighter Muhammad Ali—his face glorified on six LED screens that form the shape of a cross. Portraits and physical objects create a dynamic landscape that showcases the Black body within sports, history, the media, and everyday life—where issues of ownership, agency, and identity arise. Washington’s work is about bringing a culture shift. Dismantling inequality, systematic racism, violence, and oppression starts by unapologetically putting it in your face.
At the unexpected intersection of boxing and art, “Fight of the Century” is an emotionally intense exhibition that brings a lot to the table: Black athletes’ legacies but also the dehumanization and double standards in the industry; the importance of resilience in art, in sports, and in life; and the fights we all have to deal with—physical or otherwise. Ultimately, it’s about finding peace.
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