About the artwork
This striking work by Alec Monopoly pays tribute to boxing legend Muhammad Ali. Entitled The Greatest of All Time, the print blends black-and-white photography with contemporary urban art. Hand-painted red gloves, paint splatters and the artist's iconic money symbols energize the scene. In a recognizable pop and graffiti style, Alec Monopoly celebrates power, money and the iconic Ali in a bold, colorful composition.
Expert opinion
With The Greatest of All Time, Alec Monopoly celebrates icon culture by fusing pop irony and street aesthetics, delivering a work that is both provocative and accessible, between homage and derision.
About the artist
Alec Monopoly is an American street artist from New York, active since the 2000s. He takes his pseudonym from the character "Mr. Monopoly", the central figure in his visual universe. Depicting this iconic banker in hijacked scenes, he humorously criticizes the excesses of capitalism, power figures and celebrity culture. Using spray paint, collage, markers and recycled materials, he develops a pop, colorful and satirical style. Based between Los Angeles and Miami, he is now represented by major galleries and has collaborated with brands such as TAG Heuer and Philipp Plein, while retaining a strong street art imprint.
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