Three Books Explore the History of Sports Photography
Three notable books delve into the evolution of sports photography. "Sports through the Lens," set for release in January 2025 by University of Texas Press, showcases 25 iconic images spanning from 1890 to 2019, featuring legends like Muhammad Ali, Secretariat, and Michael Jordan. The "Who Shot Sports" exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum in 2016 displayed over 200 pieces from 170 photographers, including Richard Avedon and Stanley Kubrick. Additionally, "Art But Make It Sports," scheduled for March 2026 by Chronicle Books, merges sports imagery with art, highlighting a section on the Olympics.
Key facts
- 'Sports through the Lens' published January 2025 by University of Texas Press.
- Covers 25 iconic sports photographs from 1890 to 2019.
- Includes Muhammad Ali, Secretariat, Michael Jordan.
- 'Who Shot Sports' exhibition at Brooklyn Museum in 2016.
- Exhibition featured over 200 works by 170 photographers.
- Photographers include Avedon, Kubrick, Muybridge, Opie, Warhol.
- 'Art But Make It Sports' published March 2026 by Chronicle Books.
- Book pairs sports images with artworks, includes Olympics section.
Entities
Artists
- Maureen M. Smith
- Daniel A. Nathan
- Sarah K. Fields
- Gail Buckland
- LJ Rader
- Muhammad Ali
- Sonny Liston
- Secretariat
- Michael Jordan
- Richard Avedon
- Stanley Kubrick
- Eadweard Muybridge
- Catherine Opie
- Andy Warhol
Institutions
- University of Texas Press
- Brooklyn Museum
- Alfred A. Knopf
- Chronicle Books
Locations
- Brooklyn
- New York
- United States