Exhibition: Athlete
Date: Saturday July 24, 2010 - Sunday January 16, 2011
Time: Daily 9:00a - 5:00p
Location: Newseum
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Athlete: The Sports Illustrated Photography of Walter Iooss
"Athlete: The Sports Illustrated Photography of Walter Iooss" includes classic images of superstars such as Muhammad Ali, Tiger Woods, Michael Jordan, Serena Williams and Michael Phelps, to photos of children playing soccer and stickball, Iooss's work reflects a lifetime of documenting the impulse that connects all athletes: a pure love of the sport.
Iooss (pronounced yose) has been called the "photo laureate of American sports." His photos have appeared on more than 300 Sports Illustrated covers — the most by any photographer.
The exhibit includes more than 40 photos from Iooss's nearly 50-year career, each accompanied by the story behind the image, told in Iooss's own words. He describes his relationship with Michael Jordan, his favorite athlete, and recalls the emotional day he photographed his boyhood hero, Johnny Unitas, whose hand was so damaged by football that he couldn't hold a cup of coffee.
Admission
General admission is good for admission on two consecutive days. Tickets may also be purchased at the Newseum’s ticketing kiosks and admissions desk.
- Adults (19 to 64) - $19.95 plus tax
- Seniors (65+), military and students with valid ID - $17.95 plus tax
- Youth (7 to 18) - $12.95 plus tax
- Children (6 and younger) - Free
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