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“I'm not creating art that starts with politics or starts with ethics. I feel I am a conceptual artist because my art is more concerned with epistemology than ethics or politics or even aesthetics.”

Quote by Vik Muniz

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Vik Muniz, born on December 20, 1961, is a Brazilian artist known for his unique approach to using non-traditional materials in his work, such as garbage, sugar, and sand. His art often focuses on social and environmental issues, conveying profound social messages through the medium of art. more

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