The New Vermeer

Written By Marguerite Montserrat

Vermeer mania has reached new heights with the success of a blockbuster Rijksmuseum exhibition and the launch of a new reality TV show called ’The New Vermeer.‘ The show challenges two professional painters and a group of amateur artists to recreate lost paintings by Vermeer, including the stolen masterpiece ’The Concert.‘ The works are recreated using various materials, from traditional mediums to Lego bricks. They are judged by Vermeer experts from the Rijksmuseum and the Mauritshuis. The show has been a sensation in the Netherlands, drawing in 1.3 million viewers in a country of 17 million. The unlikely combination of highbrow culture and mass entertainment has captivated audiences. The works created so far can be viewed in an online gallery. The masterful reality TV show is broadcast by Omroep Max, demonstrating the enduring appeal of Vermeer's art and the innovative ways in which it can be celebrated and appreciated.

Marguerite Montserrat

I am an artist, designer, and builder, using my hands, head, and heart equally. Although I spent many years studying in Boston, I now live in the same small town where I grew up. My decades of experience in the fashion and graphic design industries have brought me back to my true passion - painting - where I cherish the rituals and the moments of intense concentration and creativity.

Through my work, I strive to capture the essence of nature and human emotions, blending realism with abstract elements to create truly unique and captivating pieces. I cherish the rituals and moments of intense concentration and creativity that come with painting and take pride in the quality and craftsmanship of my work.

https://margueritemontserrat.com
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