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NEW YORK - Muhammad Ali, shirtless in white satin boxing shorts and pierced with six arrows, poses as St. Sebastian, a martyr to his faith. The April 1968 Esquire magazine cover was one of the most iconic images of the decade, tying together the incendiary issues of the Vietnam War, race and religion.
The photo is so powerful that some people of a certain age remember where they were when they saw it for the first time - thanks to George Lois.See the full content of this document
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Exhibit Showcases '60s Covers of Esquire
Now his work is showcased in an exhibit, "George Lois: The Esquire Covers," that opens at the Museum of Modern Art on Friday. Organized by curatorial...
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