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Vik Muniz — Monica Vitti from Pictures of Diamonds
Vik Muniz

Monica Vitti from Pictures of Diamonds

A glamorous portrait of iconic Italian actress Monica Vitti emerges from an intricate arrangement of sparkling diamonds, showcasing Vik Muniz's signature technique of constructing images from unexpected materials. The chromogenic print captures the tension between luxury and illusion, as the viewer oscillates between seeing the actress's likeness and the glittering gemstones that compose it. Muniz challenges perceptions of value, beauty, and representation by transforming opulent materials into a photographic meditation on celebrity and artifice.

Medium
Chromogenic print.

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October 3, 2017

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Vik Muniz, Monica Vitti from Pictures of Diamonds

A glamorous portrait of iconic Italian actress Monica Vitti emerges from an intricate arrangement of sparkling diamonds, showcasing Vik Muniz's signature technique of constructing images from unexpected materials. The chromogenic print captures the tension between luxury and illusion, as the viewer oscillates between seeing the actress's likeness and the glittering gemstones that compose it. Muniz challenges perceptions of value, beauty, and representation by transforming opulent materials into a photographic meditation on celebrity and artifice.

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

Related themes

Conceptual Photography, Photography, Male Artist, Illusionistic, Cool Tones, Brazilian Artist, Mixed Media, Conceptual Art, Photorealism, Illusionistic Style, Contemporary Artist, Appropriation Art, Chromogenic Print, Celebrity Subject, Glamorous Mood, Late 20th Century, Portrait, Black and White

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