Known as football (or fútbol) around the world, soccer has been considered a legendary sport for years and years, lauded for its style, grace, speed, and extremely dedicated fans. "Fútbol: The Beautiful Game," presented by the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, explores the significance and impact of soccer around the world, presenting a visual history of the game through paintings, photography, sculpture, and video works from 30 international artists. The exhibition opens on the eve of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, Feb. 2, and runs until July 20, 2014. Check out some of the works on view with Preview: 15 Works From "Fútbol: The Beautiful Game" at LACMA.
"Fútbol: The Beautiful Game" is on view at LACMA Feb. 2 to July 20, 2014.
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Sir Bobby by Chris Beas, 2007
Verona #2 by Lyle Ashton Harris, 2001-2004
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Hondjie by Robin Rhode, 2001
Zidane: A 21st Century Portrait by Philippe Parreno and Douglas Gordon, 2006
Mexico vs Brasil by Miguel Calderón, 2004
Samuel Eto'o by Kehinde Wiley, 2010
Zidane: A 21st Century Portrait by Philippe Parreno and Douglas Gordon, 2006
The Kid's Alright by Chris Beas, 2008
VOLTA by Stephen Dean, 2002-2003
Pieta by Generic Art Solutions, 2008
Zidane: A 21st Century Portrait by Philippe Parreno and Douglas Gordon, 2006
Pele by Andy Warhol, 1978
Verona #1 by Lyle Ashton Harris, 2001-2004
