Fight photography exhibiton

[Lou]

I'm trying to generate exhibition ideas at the moment (it's my job) and would love to combine my love of fights and an exhibition. It's a really vague idea at the moment but I would love to do an exhibition of fight photography, not necessarily just mma.
I am based in the north west and there are some great gyms and fighters, but I am thinking it would be an idea for touring around the country, not just in art galleries either as it has a wide appeal.
I'm just after thoughts really, would people like to see this kind of exhibition? Have you seen anything before?

It's a rough idea to tie it into the cultural olympiad and possibly get new work commissioned, as well as interviews with fighters, films and maybe some memorabilia.

It will be something I may look at doing freelance if I can't sort it out through work so would possibly be looking for sponsorship if that was the case.


Sound good or crap?


Thanks

[Dave Hirst]

I'd probably go and see it if it was nearby. In Leeds they often put photgraphic exhibitions on in Millennium Square which are good.

[Plastikman]

I like it, a sport like MMA gives opportunity for some really dramatic photos.

[Lou]

That's what I am thinking, I have seen some amazing photos in various magazines and to see them blown up would be great.

[Ben_Hutch]

Sounds like a good idea.

Maybe try emailing the UFC about possibly getting some UFC/PRIDE pictures? They could tell you to f*** off but its worth a try .

[Lou]

Good idea, I was thinking about making it more UK based though.

[Plastikman]

Good idea, I was thinking about making it more UK based though.

Lee whitehead has taken some great shots that Ive seen on here.

[Jimmy Boogaloo]

yeah, Lee's the man to talk to. If you've got him on board, you're sorted!

[Jak-TapouT-]

id go if it was local-ish.

[r-v]

Jimmy,Lee, Hywel, Tommy Lakes all take great action shoots