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Black painting (Evander Holyfield), 1992

Black painting (Evander Holyfield), 1992

Matthys Gerber
Art Gallery of South Australia
South Australian Government Grant
1996

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The National Portrait Gallery acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders both past and present.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned that this website contains images of deceased persons.