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LIGHT, EQUITY AND THE AGE OF HYPERREALISM
With our second issue, Vermeer Magazine deepens its exploration of contemporary realism and the artists who shape it. Lorena Kloosterboer opens the volume with Women in Art – A Mission for Equity, a clear-eyed prologue on how structural barriers still mark the careers of realist painters today. Jacques Bodin’s panoramic “Hyperrealism – Panorama, Chapter 2” follows the movement through Academic Painting, Pop and Conceptual Art, while Kevin Hayler’s essay Is Hyperrealism Art or a Skill? tackles the perennial question from inside the studio.
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There are unfortunately very few truly outstanding documentaries about realistic and hyperrealistic painting. One of the best is Yigal Ozeri: The Chameleon, directed by Vincent Zambrano and released in 2016. Yigal Ozeri: The Chameleon offers a captivating and deeply personal portrait of one of the most distinctive figures in contemporary hyperrealism (or photorealism). Clocking in at just over 100 minutes, […]
In the sun-drenched alleys of Andalusia, where history and art linger like old lovers locked in a timeless embrace, something extraordinary is unfolding: the Almenara Art Prize 2025. This prestigious international competition, launched by the visionary Almenara Collection, doesn’t just celebrate contemporary painting; it reveres the breathtaking power of Realism and Hyperrealism. It is a heartfelt tribute to artists who […]
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HOW IT STARTED100 Days of Art
This spring, we launched a 100-day countdown on this site, celebrating one masterpiece each day in the lead-up to the world premiere of Vermeer Magazine.
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Johannes Wessmark
Nobody captures the beauty of a woman better than Johannes Wessmark, as can be seen in this masterpiece. With a gaze that reaches into your soul, she radiates sheer beauty, playfulness, and a sense of mystery. Through striking precision and detail this painting demands attention and absolutely captivates the viewer.