Discover the New Issue of VERMEER Magazine

New features, major artists, and exclusive online content—now is the perfect time to join us.

Dear Reader,

The new issue of VERMEER Magazine is here—and it is exciting.

Order your copy here: Order VERMEER 11 | 2026 (Abre numa nova janela)

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This issue brings together some of the most compelling names and ideas in contemporary realism, photorealism, and hyperrealism. From Johannes Vermeer and Audrey Flack to Richard Estes, François Chartier, Gerd Lieder, and Emily M. Wolfson, this edition is packed with visual excellence, sharp insight, and the kind of artistic depth that keeps readers coming back for more.

You will also find thought-provoking essays, fresh perspectives on realism today, and a powerful opening focus on Women in Art—making this issue not just beautiful to look at, but essential to read.

Whether you are an artist, collector, curator, or passionate admirer of realist painting, this new edition was made for you.

FOCUS & FOCUS compact

For each issue of VERMEER—International Art Magazine for Contemporary Realism, we curate a special section titled FOCUS.
This section highlights selected artists through one outstanding work and an accompanying editorial text.

Two formats—one selection process

FOCUS
One artist is presented over two full pages, featuring

• one artwork

• a short text about the artwork

• a short text about the artist

FOCUS compact
Several artists are presented together across two pages.
Each artist is shown with

• one artwork

• a concise accompanying text

More information here: FOCUS & FOCUS compact (Abre numa nova janela)

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The best of VERMEER Magazine does not stop with the issue itself.

When you sign up on our website, you gain access to exclusive content created especially for our online community. That means more insight, more art, more context, and more of the world behind the magazine.

So if you love serious painting, masterful technique, and a publication devoted to the best of contemporary realism, now is the time to take the next step.

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Rivaling Reality: 60 Years of Photorealism. The Current Exhibition at Museum Frieder Burda in Baden-Baden, Germany (Abre numa nova janela)

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In Sharp Focus: Photorealism from a Distinguished Private Collection at Sotheby’s (Abre numa nova janela)

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The Almenara Art Prize: A Triumph of Brushstrokes in the Heart of Córdoba (Abre numa nova janela)

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What 2026 Holds for the Art World: The Most Anticipated Exhibitions and Biennials (Abre numa nova janela)

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Best regards,
The VERMEER Magazine Team