Vik Muniz, Brazilian
Vik Muniz is represented by 39 works in MoMA's permanent collection, classified as brazilian, with dated works spanning 1985–2005.
Medium & Technique Profile
Primary media across the MoMA holdings
| Medium | Works at MoMA | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Photography | 22 | 56.4% |
| Printmaking | 9 | 23.1% |
| Lithography | 7 | 17.9% |
| Ceramics | 1 | 2.6% |
Technique range
Vik Muniz’s MoMA holdings concentrate in Photography, with secondary engagement in Printmaking, Lithography, Ceramics.
Collection Distribution: MoMA & The Met
Works held at MoMA
MoMA holds a moderate group of 39 works produced between 1985 and 2005 attributed to Vik Muniz, representing verified accession records curated by the museum’s Department of Painting and Sculpture and sister departments.
Production timeline
Dated works in these two collections span 20 years, from 1985 to 2005.
Cultural Context & Contemporaries
National context
Vik Muniz is catalogued under Brazilian nationality, part of the broader South America artistic tradition. See the full Brazilian artists hub.
Contemporaries among Brazilian artists
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62
Tadáskía
works at MoMA -
57
Mira Schendel
works at MoMA -
47
Carybé (Hector Bernabó)
works at MoMA -
41
Almir Mavignier
works at MoMA -
37
Miguel Rio Branco
works at MoMA
Lifespan & active period
Born 1961. No confirmed date of death in the MoMA Artists index.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many works by Vik Muniz are in MoMA?
MoMA's catalogue lists 39 works attributed to Vik Muniz.
What medium did Vik Muniz primarily work in?
Based on MoMA's holdings, Vik Muniz's most represented medium is Photography.
What nationality is Vik Muniz?
Vik Muniz is catalogued as Brazilian in MoMA's Artists index.
When were Vik Muniz's works created?
Dated works in MoMA + Met for Vik Muniz span 1985 to 2005.