
Charles Baudelaire (from Pictures of Chocolate)
A sumptuous portrait of the French poet Charles Baudelaire rendered entirely in chocolate, Muniz's work transforms a decadent and transgressive artistic medium into a fitting tribute to one of history's most indulgent literary minds. The rich, dark tones of the material lend the image a sensuous, shadowy quality that echoes Baudelaire's own preoccupations with beauty, sin, and the darker currents of human experience. Muniz's signature approach of constructing images from unexpected substances invites viewers to question the boundaries between fine art, craft, and the everyday objects that surround them.
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Under the Influence
March 8, 2013
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