Richard Estes (b. 1932, Kewanee, Illinois) is the artist most commonly associated with Photorealism. He began painting cityscapes in this style in the late 1960s, using multiple source photographs to composite his paintings. Initially, he focused on the Upper West Side of New York City, but has since travelled the world and depicted numerous cities. More recently, his subject matter has expanded to include landscapes. Since 1966 Estes has produced approximately 400-500 paintings. His works are held in notable museum collections including Whitney Museum of American Art and The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York City.
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Exhibitions
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Currently On View
Rivaling Reality: 60 Years of Photorealism
at Museum Frieder Burda
28 February — 2 August, 2026
Previous Exhibitions
Photorealism in Focus
at the Rose Art Museum
11 February — 31 May, 2026
Paper Goods
16 November — 21 December, 2024
Fall Selections
12 October — 4 November, 2023
Panoramic Views
3 January — 23 February, 2019
The American Dream
American Realism 1945-2016
18 November — 26 May, 2018
From Lens to Eye to Hand
Photorealism 1969 to Today
6 August , 2017— 21 January, 2018
Recent Press
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Rose Art Museum: Photorealism in Focus
A New Show Reframes Photorealism's History and Future
Artnet News, 11/02/2026
Parrish Art Museum
From Lens To Eye To Hand: Photorealism 1969 To Today
Hamptons Art Hub, 04/08/2017
Parrish Art Museum
These incredible works of art will make you look twice
CNN style, 14/08/2017
Photorealism
More Than Eye Candy
Art & Antiques
Alternate Realities
Photorealist painters transcend photographic images to create personal visions
Art & Antiques, 21/06/2003