Vik Muniz, as cliché as it may sound, is solely responsible for my foray into modern/contemporary photography. Many find him to be self-centered, but the quality of his work more the makes up for it. His perspectives on subject matter and use of photography solely as device of delivery, for art that cannot transcend into a presentable form, rekindle my love for the arts and photography in general. -Although that is not the point- More or less it is about the combination of the creation and documentation that only together make his work viable. Also he carries a level of humor and fun that I find myself attracted to.
His most recent exhibition was at the Whitney Museum of American Art titled "Why Does Art Matter Now?”
His book "Reflex: A Vik Muniz Primer" is definitely worth a read.
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