
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
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Contemporary Art Day Sale
May 17, 2013
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