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Vik Muniz can make art from pretty much anything, be it shredded paper, wire, clouds or diamonds. And he does. Here he describes the thinking behind his magic and takes us on a tour of his incredible images.
About Vik Muniz
Brazilian-born, Brooklyn-based fine artist Vik Muniz has exhibited his work all over the world. Using unexpected materials to create portraits, landscapes and still lifes -- which he then... Read full bio »
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