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Vic Muniz.(ICP/Wooster Gardens, New York, New York)

Artforum International,  December, 1998  by Siegel, Katy

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Artist Vic Muniz specializes in photographing photographs. His exhibition of 19th century photographs give the impression of authenticity. However, a closer look reveals restructured photographs that combine 19th century figures with images of 20th century volunteers. Viewers are drawn to the photographs through their eagerness to discover the tricks used in creating the illusory images.

ICP/WOOSTER GARDENS, NEW YORK

Whether ordinary guy or an-world regular, we're all pretty sophisticated as viewers by now. In fact, in today's image-driven culture, we've become so good at looking that we ...

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