Miguel Luciano (American, born Puerto Rico 1972). <em>Platano Pride</em>, 2006. Chromogenic print, 40 × 30 × 1 1/4 in. (101.6 × 76.2 × 3.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the artist, 2008.15. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Image courtesy of the artist, CUR.2008.15_artist_photograph.jpg)

Miguel Luciano (American, born Puerto Rico 1972). Platano Pride, 2006. Chromogenic print, 40 × 30 × 1 1/4 in. (101.6 × 76.2 × 3.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the artist, 2008.15. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Image courtesy of the artist, CUR.2008.15_artist_photograph.jpg)

Miguel Luciano (American, born Puerto Rico 1972). Platano Pride, 2006. Chromogenic print, 40 × 30 × 1 1/4 in. (101.6 × 76.2 × 3.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the artist, 2008.15. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Photograph courtesy of the artist, CUR.2008.15.jpg)

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We acquired this piece when we had a show on Contemporary Caribbean art. The artist gilded a platano and had the boy wear it as a status symbol of Caribbean pride.

You may have read this on the label, but the artist, Miguel Luciano, identifies as Puerto Rican.

Luciano actually gilds real plantains as part of a whole series of photographs and sculptures. He says: "In the Pure Plantinum series, actual plantains were plated in platinum. The objects boast a pristine, precious exterior, while the actual fruit decomposes within. They are presented like emblematic jewels that transform cultural stigmas into urban expressions of pride."

Platano Pride

Miguel Luciano

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ARTIST Miguel Luciano, American, born Puerto Rico 1972

MEDIUM Chromogenic print

DATES 2006

DIMENSIONS 40 × 30 × 1 1/4 in. (101.6 × 76.2 × 3.2 cm) (show scale)

COLLECTIONS Photography

ACCESSION NUMBER 2008.15

CREDIT LINE Gift of the artist

EXHIBITIONS

Infinite Island: Contemporary Caribbean Art

MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view

CAPTION Miguel Luciano (American, born Puerto Rico 1972). Platano Pride, 2006. Chromogenic print, 40 × 30 × 1 1/4 in. (101.6 × 76.2 × 3.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the artist, 2008.15. © artist or artist's estate (Photo: Image courtesy of the artist, CUR.2008.15_artist_photograph.jpg)

IMAGE overall, CUR.2008.15_artist_photograph.jpg. Image courtesy of the artist, 2005

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Download our app and ask your own questions during your visit. Here are some that others have asked.

What does this mean?

We acquired this piece when we had a show on Contemporary Caribbean art. The artist gilded a platano and had the boy wear it as a status symbol of Caribbean pride.

You may have read this on the label, but the artist, Miguel Luciano, identifies as Puerto Rican.