
Marilyn Monroe (from Pictures of Diamond Dust)
Vik Muniz's *Marilyn Monroe (from Pictures of Diamond Dust)* reimagines the iconic image of Monroe through a layer of shimmering diamond dust, transforming her likeness into a glittering, almost ethereal vision. The complete set of four chromogenic prints captures the interplay between light and material, as the dust catches and reflects illumination to create a sense of glamour that is simultaneously dazzling and elusive. Muniz's work blurs the line between surface and substance, inviting viewers to consider how celebrity and mythology are constructed through layers of artifice and spectacle.
- Medium
- the complete set of four chromogenic prints
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale
November 10, 2015
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