The Saturday Man: At the Edge of the Game
The Saturday Man: At the Edge of the Game presents the world’s most popular sport through the eyes of the acclaimed photographer Peter Robinson. Robinson has spent over six decades documenting everything from the intensely local British football of the 1960s, to the unconventional (and now defunct) North American Soccer League, and the evolution into today’s game of billionaires and superstars. His time as the official photographer for FIFA and contributions to publications, such as Onze and Sports Illustrated, cemented his reputation as one of the leading photographers of his generation. However, what defines Robinson as an artist is his distinctive skill in storytelling, utilizing football to explore the human condition.
Through decades of change in the worlds of football and photojournalism, Robinson’s unique artistry contrasts an increasingly commercialized version of the formerly grassroots sport. His lens has stayed focused not only on the field, but also the communities at its edges. This singular perspective is why Pablo Maurer of The Athletic deemed Robinson, “Arguably the world’s greatest living soccer photographer.”
EXHIBITION SPECIFICATIONS
Included Elements
53 authenticated works signed by Peter Robinson, ranging from 8x10in to 32x40in. All artwork arrives crated with condition reports, framed, and ready to hang. Exhibition text and labels, along with graphic design and social media marketing template will be provided digitally.
Justin Witte
Cleve Carney Museum of Art
Curator
College of DuPage
@clevecarneymuseumofart
(630) 942-3206
