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Medea about to Kill her Children by Eugène Delacroix, 1838
Vik Muniz São Paulo, Brazil, b. 1961
Medea about to kill her children, after Eugene Delacroix, 2007Chromogenic print mounted on aluminum241 × 180 cmFurther images
This work from ‘Pictures of Garbage’ series is an appropriation of painting by the French romantic artist Eugène Delacroi, which was inspired by the ancient Greek tragedy Medea by Euripides....This work from ‘Pictures of Garbage’ series is an appropriation of painting by the French romantic artist Eugène Delacroi, which was inspired by the ancient Greek tragedy Medea by Euripides.
According to the myth, after Medea finds out about her lover Jason’s infidelity, she decides to take revenge and kills his new wife, as well as their common children. Delacroix's painting depicts this moment, focusing on the emotional turmoil and dramatic tension of the story.
Muniz’s version, created using discarded materials, adds a contemporary layer to the myth, prompting viewers to reflect on the passage of time, the transformation of artistic media, and the enduring nature of mythological narratives.
Exhibitions
Vik Muniz. Moscow House of Photography, Moscow. Nov–Dec 2007
Vik Muniz. Gary Tatintsian Gallery, Moscow. Jun–Oct 2018Publications
Vik Muniz. Gary Tatintsian Gallery, Moscow, 2007. p. 140
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