Best of the Best 2

ClassificationsPaintings-oils

Artist Muslim (Ghanaian)

Date1993

Collection SiteGhana, Africa

Made AtAccra area, Ghana, Africa

MediumOil on cotton canvas

Dimensions65 × 43 in. (165.1 × 109.2 cm)

Credit LineGift of Jay and Helen Lavely

Object number2014.28.22

DescriptionIn this 1993 martial arts sequel film called Best of the Best 2, black belt master Travis Brickley gets killed by antagonist and martial arts master Brakus in an underground fight club. Witnessed by the son of Brickley’s close friend, Alex Grady, he and his partner seek to avenge their friend’s death by overcoming Brakus and bringing an end to the fight club. The top of the poster depicts Alex Grady and his partner, Tommy Lee, in a subtle fighting pose from the shoulders up. Below both characters is Brakus in full figure with a wooden stick in preparation to fight.

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