COLLECT IONS A ND EXHIB I T S INSPIRATION TO ACTION: AN ART TRIBUTE TO MUHAMMAD ALI Muhammad Ali has inspired individuals throughout the decades transcending race, religion, gender and class. People use Muhammad as an example of what it takes to become the greatest in sports, social activism and humanitarianism. His dedica- tion to whatever challenges he faced gave light to the end result, like a beacon showing him that impossible is just a word. This exhibition featured sixteen artists who used Muhammad Ali as the subject and inspiration as they drew upon the words of the poet and movements of the boxer to embody the spirit of The Greatest. Their unique talents captured the essence of what made Muhammad Ali a symbol “of the people.” If your dreams don’t scare you, they aren’t big enough. MUHAMMAD ALI 14