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Vik Muniz — Maria Callas from Pictures of Diamonds
Vik Muniz

Maria Callas from Pictures of Diamonds

A portrait of the legendary opera singer Maria Callas rendered entirely from the shimmering arrangement of diamonds, capturing her iconic likeness through the refractive brilliance of the gems. Brazilian artist Vik Muniz constructs this image as part of his ongoing exploration of how everyday or unexpected materials can be manipulated to recreate recognizable imagery, challenging viewers to question perception and representation. The resulting chromogenic print transforms raw opulence into a meditation on celebrity, beauty, and the nature of the photographic image itself.

Medium
Chromogenic print

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Contemporary Art Day Sale

May 17, 2013

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Vik Muniz, Maria Callas from Pictures of Diamonds

A portrait of the legendary opera singer Maria Callas rendered entirely from the shimmering arrangement of diamonds, capturing her iconic likeness through the refractive brilliance of the gems. Brazilian artist Vik Muniz constructs this image as part of his ongoing exploration of how everyday or unexpected materials can be manipulated to recreate recognizable imagery, challenging viewers to question perception and representation. The resulting chromogenic print transforms raw opulence into a meditation on celebrity, beauty, and the nature of the photographic image itself.

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

Related themes

Photography, Male Artist, Brazilian Artist, Conceptual Art, Contemporary Artist, Appropriation Art, Glamour and Elegance, Chromogenic Print, Late 20th Century, Portrait

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