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On October 22nd, the exhibition “Hyper Real. Passion for reality in painting and photography “(” Hyper Real. Die Passion des Royals in Malerei und Fotografie) opened at the MUMOK in Vienna. It will remain open until February 13, 2011.
In this exhibition the MUMOK undertakes the search for reality in painting and contemporary photography, starting from the 60´s onward. More than 250 works illustrate the most important positions of photorealism, as well as the most prominent aspect of this passionate search for the truth.
During the late 60´s a group of avant-garde artists drew attention from critics with their stunning paintings, perfect simulations that emulated the reality of photography. Inspired by Pop Art and its obsession with mass consumption and advertising, these photorealistic artists of the 60´s and 70´s were interested in the daily life of the American metropolis.
Thus, some of the most important artists of the Pop Art are represented in this exhibition, such as Roy Lichtenstein and Andy Warhol. And of course it also features photorealistic icons such as the Ralph Goings, Robert Bechtle and Richard McLean. However, don’t miss out on the European exponents of hyper-realism, represented by Gerhard Richter and the Italian Domenico Gnoli, among many others.
Richter, for example, became one of the most sought after artists in the world and broke sales records at auction. He became one of the first living artists to earn millions and million. We encourage you to visit the exhibition featuring these milestones of modern art, all together in one exhibition hall.
More information: http://www.mumok.at
Heloise Battista
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Translated by: salome antigone
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