martial artsBiblio.com
[Martial Arts]Biblio.com
Vibrant Poster for the International Martial Arts Festival in Los Angeles
1979EPH25-05<p><em><strong>Color lithograph</strong></em> <em><strong>27 x 18 inches</strong></em><br /><em><strong>With affixed "ticket price" paper label.</strong></em></p><p>Vibrant and dynamic poster for the 1979 International Martial Arts Festival which was held at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena.<br /><br />The event showcased a broad array of techniques and practices which fall under the broad umbrella term of "Martial Arts." It featured a number of luminaries including Dan Inosanto a legendary martial artist instructor and protege of Bruce Lee; Torio Kuramoto a master of Shorinji Kempo and founder of the Shorinji Kempo of Hollywood Dojo; Jun Chong South Korean martial artist and filmmaker; as well as Dan Lee; Fumio Demura; and many other luminaries. The festival also featured television and radio broadcaster Mario Machado the first American of Chinese heritage to be an on-air television news reporter.<br /><br />Martial Arts experienced a surge of popularity in the 1970s. This was due to a number of contributing factors including the popular films of Bruce Lee and countless others David Carradine's successful "Kung Fu" television show as well as a popular interest in alternative forms of fitness and recreation etc.</p>
Daniel / Oliver Gallery · États-Unis750,00 $US≈ 634,57 €