
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.
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Photographs
October 3, 2017
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