Vik Muniz
Brazilian
Born 1961
Lives and works in Rio de Janeiro and New York City
Vik Muniz is a Brazilian artist known for his innovative use of unconventional materials to create intricate, often large-scale images. Working with materials such as sugar, chocolate, garbage, magazine clippings, and even diamonds, Muniz reconstructs famous works of art, portraits, and iconic images, blurring the lines between fine art and everyday objects. His work explores themes of memory, culture, and the role of media in shaping visual perception.
Vik Muniz
Brazilian
Born 1961
Lives and works in Rio de Janeiro and New York City
Vik Muniz is a Brazilian artist known for his innovative use of unconventional materials to create intricate, often large-scale images. Working with materials such as sugar, chocolate, garbage, magazine clippings, and even diamonds, Muniz reconstructs famous works of art, portraits, and iconic images, blurring the lines between fine art and everyday objects. His work explores themes of memory, culture, and the role of media in shaping visual perception.
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© 2025 Kanbas. Any images or other visual representations of artworks are © their respective Artist or Estate, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved.
© 2025 Kanbas. Any images or other visual representations of artworks are © their respective Artist or Estate, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved.