Anyone who likes boxing history needs to visit the Royal Academy of Arts

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  1. Davros84

    Davros84 New Member Full Member

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    Hi

    The Royal Academy of Arts has an exhibition on George Bellows, a famous American painter from the early 20th century.

    A large portion of the paintings and sketches are of classic boxing matches and club fights. There are some great picture of Jack Dempsey and Jack Johnson as well as some amazing club fighting paintings.

    It's only £10 and is worth a visit for any boxing history fan I was there for about an hour so its good value. I just need to save up a few million pounds to buy one of the paintings now.
     
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  2. porkypara

    porkypara Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I take it its in London??

    Thanks for the heads up
     
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  3. Jack Dempsey

    Jack Dempsey Legend Full Member

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    I saw the poster for this from a passing train whilst in London the other week, would actually consider going
     
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  4. Chinny

    Chinny Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I saw this a few weeks ago. Top drawer.
     
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