
Frankenstein (from Caviar Monsters)
Using beluga caviar as his unlikely medium, Vik Muniz recreates the iconic image of Frankenstein's monster, transforming the luxurious and perishable material into a haunting portrait. The resulting photograph captures the rich, textured quality of the caviar's dark beads, which coalesce into the recognizable features of the classic cinematic monster. This chromogenic print, housed in the artist's own frame, bridges the worlds of high culture and pop iconography, inviting reflection on value, representation, and the nature of image-making.
- Medium
- chromogenic print, in artist's frame
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale
May 10, 2016
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