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Vik Muniz — Creature from the Black Lagoon from Pictures of Caviar
Vik Muniz

Creature from the Black Lagoon from Pictures of Caviar

Vik Muniz recreates the iconic movie monster from the classic 1954 horror film using carefully arranged caviar, transforming a luxurious delicacy into a surprisingly faithful rendition of the creature. The resulting photograph, a chromogenic print, captures the interplay between the organic texture of the fish eggs and the shadowy, aquatic form of the beast. This work is part of Muniz's broader *Pictures of Caviar* series, in which he explores themes of value, illusion, and representation by constructing images from unexpected, often indulgent materials.

Medium
Chromogenic print

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Contemporary Art Day Sale

May 17, 2013

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Vik Muniz, Creature from the Black Lagoon from Pictures of Caviar

Vik Muniz recreates the iconic movie monster from the classic 1954 horror film using carefully arranged caviar, transforming a luxurious delicacy into a surprisingly faithful rendition of the creature. The resulting photograph, a chromogenic print, captures the interplay between the organic texture of the fish eggs and the shadowy, aquatic form of the beast. This work is part of Muniz's broader *Pictures of Caviar* series, in which he explores themes of value, illusion, and representation by constructing images from unexpected, often indulgent materials.

Medium
Chromogenic print
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Illusion And Trompe L'Oeil, Playful Wit, Horror Imagery, Pop Culture Reference, Male Artist, Brazilian Artist, Conceptual Art, Contemporary Photography, Dark Tones, Chromogenic Print, Food As Medium, Established Artist

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Sarah Greenspan, Alex Capecelatro