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Vik Muniz — Marilyn Monroe (from Pictures of Diamond Dust)
Vik Muniz

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

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20th Century & Contemporary Art Day Sale

November 10, 2015

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Vik Muniz, 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
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Playful Wit, Conceptual Photography, Pop Art Homage, Photography, Glamour Aesthetic, Male Artist, Brazilian Artist, Celebrity Portrait, Conceptual Art, Silvery Tones, Contemporary Artist, Appropriation Art, Pop Art, Chromogenic Print, Late 20th Century, Glitter And Glamour, Series Format, Iconic Imagery

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Collected by

Sarah Greenspan, Alex Capecelatro