Vic Muniz

Vic Muniz is a Brazilian photographer. Here are some examples of his photographs.

WHAT DO YOU THINK TESE PHOTOS ARE MADE WITH?

https://www.ted.com/talks/vik_muniz_art_with_wire_sugar_chocolate_and_string

Watch the following video and answer these questions. We will discuss them next class.

1. How would you define his art style? what is his medium?

2. Do you like his style? How does he bring humor into art?

3. How did he get to the US?

4. How does he use the camera? Is it the same way we use it?

5. How does sculpture play a role in his work?

6. Does it count to take a photo of a sculpture? Of a fake cloud? what is his art medium: photography or sculpture?

7. what would happen IF he was not able to use photography?

8. As an artist, does other people seeing your work matter? explain? ex: if no one ever looked at your art, would it be art?

https://www.ted.com/talks/vik_muniz_makes_art_with_wire_sugar#t-661161