Richard Estes MAD Exhibit

See the quintessential NYC artist’s work at MAD Museum

By Sarah Emily Gilbert

American artist Richard Estes’ work is on display at the NYC Museum of Art and Design (MAD) until September 20, 2015. The exhibition includes a full range of Este’s paintings and works on paper including his photographs, silkscreens, and woodcuts that capture the breathtaking architecture and sensory overload that is NYC. Since 1958, when he first moved to NYC from Chicago, Estes has become one of the leaders in the Photo Realism movement. After taking dozens of photographs of the city, Estes would cut and paste them together in order to assemble the perfect scene to recreate with his paints. His art features his knack for painting reflective surfaces and light and capturing the cityscape at multiple angles. Below, MAD Museum provides a sampling of some of Estes most recognized artworks.

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