Vik Muniz is a Brazilian artist currently working out of New York.
Muniz is well known for his broad range of experimental works. While he started his career as a sculptor, his practice today is almost entirely photo-based — creating works but then photographing them.
Muniz’s interest in human visual understanding is the running theme behind the majority of his work, of which a photograph called Key, from Earthworks is a perfect example. The "Earthworks" series also includes images of electrical outlets, tobacco pipes, footprints, scissors, dice, paper airplanes, envelopes, and coat hangers. The juxtaposition of intimate, inanimate objects and the living, changing landscape renders this photographic series truly striking.
Muniz's innovative and shifting methods of visual communication are what constantly earn him recognition and admiration internationally. He frequently destabilizes the conventions of the art history canon by revisiting or appropriating conventions and icons but realizing them in unconventional materials and creative strategies.
Muniz's work can be found in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art, the Tate, the Art Institute of Chicago, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Whitney Museum of American Art to name a few.
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Vik Muniz Pincushion Pouf in Foam & Brazilian Wood with Steel Pins by +55design
By Vik Muniz
Located in Jardim America, SP
What if a pincushion were given an entirely new role—like supporting your feet or serving as a playful accent in your living space? Created in collaboration with celebrated artist Vi...
Metal
$2,510 / item
H 18.12 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Couture Beige Pouf with Line Fringe by Lorenza Bozzoli Design
By Lorenza Bozzoli Design
Located in Milan, IT
An exercise in creativity and modern aesthetic sensibility, this classic pouf exudes comfort and sophistication. Fashioned of prized beech wood, the frame is raised on four black-fin...
Textile, Beech
Emerald and Sea Foam Couture Geometric Bicolor Pouf
By Lorenza Bozzoli Design
Located in Milan, IT
Create a lush and relaxed vibe with this pouf in two different shades of green. Imbibing any space with a natural appeal, the pouf is upholstered in velvet 100% trevira and wrapped i...
Textile
$3,540 / item
H 18.12 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Couture Bordeaux Pouf with Geometric Fringe by Lorenza Bozzoli Design
By Lorenza Bozzoli Design
Located in Milan, IT
Versatile and stylish, this refined pouf is a testament to aesthetic balance and exceptional craftsmanship. Handmade of beech wood, the wide and round frame on four black-finished le...
Textile
Drapè Pouf by Bartoli Design
By Laura Meroni
Located in Milan, IT
The unique sartorial work of the this pouf series is immediately recognizable for creating soft shapes. The Drapé Collection is a set of upholstered poufs covered...
Metal, Other
Poufs Illusion by Alexandre Ligios: Velvet, Wood, Modular Design
By Alexandre Ligios
Located in MARRAKECH, MA
Illusion stands out with its organic silhouette inspired by the coffee bean, featuring enveloping curves of remarkable purity. A soft, sculptural presence, conceived as a true statem...
Velvet, Wood
$2,057 / item
H 16.5 in W 18.1 in D 18.1 in
"Jimmy Sue" Leather & Steel Pouf Designed by Claude Bouchard for Oscar Maschera
By Oscar Maschera, Claude Bouchard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Jimmy Sue" is a pouf, designed by Claude Bouchard and manufactured by Oscar Maschera, featuring a stainless steel structure totally covered by genuine Italian leather vegetable tann...
Stainless Steel
$3,510 / item
H 18.12 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Couture Beige Pouf with Geometric Fringe by Lorenza Bozzoli Design
By Lorenza Bozzoli Design
Located in Milan, IT
Boasting sartorial appeal and exotic flair, this couture pouf will be a sophisticated accent in a minimalist or contemporary patio or bedroom decor. The r...
Textile, Beech
Poufs Illusion by Alexandre Ligios: Velvet & Wood Modular Design
By Alexandre Ligios
Located in MARRAKECH, MA
Illusion stands out with its organic silhouette inspired by the coffee bean, featuring enveloping curves of remarkable purity. A soft, sculptural presence, conceived as a true statem...
Velvet, Wood
Beige and Sea Foam Couture Geometric Bicolor Pouf
By Lorenza Bozzoli Design
Located in Milan, IT
Subtle colors make a strong statement in this pouf from the Couture Geometric Collection. Designed to be used as a coffee table or seat, the pouf is crafted on a beechwood base, upho...
Textile
$7,260 / set
H 18 in W 16 in D 16 in
Versatile Contemporary Pouf Set with a Tray in Wood, Brass and Velvet
By Duistt
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This pouf set is a very beautiful and versatile pieces, which can be used as a stool or, if you put the wood tray on it, as a small coffee table. It is made t...
Brass
ZigZag Pouf by Emiliana Design
By Kettal
Located in Doral, FL
ZigZag Pouf by Emiliana Design for Kettal 2023 Powder coated aluminum frame, woven rope cording in Teal. Suitable for outdoor use.
Aluminum
$3,366 / item
H 14.97 in W 30.71 in D 27.96 in
Miniforms Botera Small Pouf in Foam with Ultramarine Blue Upholstery by E-GGS
By Miniforms, E-GGS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Botera was born to be comfortable, everywhere. To better exploit the volumes of the armchair in all situations, we have made it an entire family of modular upholstered items, amplify...
Upholstery