Vik Muniz
Born 1961 in São Paulo, Brazil
Lives and works in Brooklyn, New York and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Born in São Paulo, Brazil in 1961, Vik Muniz is recognized for his photographs of reimagined, largely art historical imagery, which he creates out of a wide variety of materials—from chocolate and sugar to junk and toys.
Muniz is involved in social projects that use art-making as a force for change. In 2010 his work with a group of catadores – pickers of recyclable materials – was the subject of the Academy Award nominated documentary film Waste Land. In recognition of his contributions to education and social development including his work with the catadores, he was named a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador in 2011. More recently, he opened Escola Vidigal, offering preschool and afterschool programs in art, design and technology to children 4 to 8 years old at the favela Vidigal in Rio de Janeiro.(Sikkema Jenkins & Co., New York)
Vik Muniz
Sikkema Jenkins & Co.
Galerie Xippas
Galeria Nara Roesler
Rena Bransten Gallery
Galería Elba Benítez
Ben Brown Fine Arts
nca | nichido contemporary art
For Art's Sake
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Hela Pattern 15 (Series of colonies)
Vik Muniz
Two Flags
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Self Portrait (Fall)
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After Van Gogh (Pictures of Color)
Vik Muniz
Marilyn Monroe (Pictures of Diamond)
Vik Muniz
