WALTER IOOSS JR. captures athletic movement with masterful attention to light and shadow—making him well-known as the “Rembrandt of sports photography.” This exhibition of more than eighty photographs chronicles five decades of his work, from images of icons such as Michael Jordan, Muhammad Ali, LeBron James, and Serena Williams to depictions of smaller moments like the tension of a high school softball game. Each concentrates on the emotions of the players, a focus that has made Iooss’s longtime contributions to Sports Illustrated and other publications so riveting.
The Perfect Shot: Walter Iooss Jr. and the Art of Sports Photography is on view at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art through September 4, 2022.