Getting Closer, a documentary by Hester Hagemeijer from 2014
25 may 2015
Getting Closer, a documentary by Hester Hagemeijer from 2014 full 40 minutes version in HD, English subtitled
The film tells the tale of Tjalf Sparnaay’s drive to paint and be something exceptional. Paradoxically, to do this he chooses everyday items, which have never been painted in such a megarealistic fashion.
In his studio we look over his shoulder to see how he works. In the Rijksmuseum he tells us how he has been inspired by 17th century Dutch art. We follow him at exhibits and openings in the Netherlands, but in New York as well, where he tells us about a can of Coca-Cola he found and his fascination with imperfection.
Jan Six, Ronald Plasterk and Ralph Keuning among others share their experiences.
Getting Closer brings us closer to Tjalf Sparnaay’s work, which can be found in collections over the world. He is considered one of the most influential hyperrealistic artists of the moment.
The music accompanying this documentary has been especially written and performed by Tjalf Sparnaay himself.
Tjalf Sparnaay's oilpainting Sorbet on view at Kunstmuseum The Hague, exhibition Grand Dessert
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Nomination Dutch Artist of the Year! Please vote!
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Museum JAN Tjalf Sparnaay foodpaintings 'on the menu'
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Opening retrospective The Bigger Picture in museum JAN, The Netherlands
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Semi-finals of the Dutch Artist of the Year competition.
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Vote for me please! Nominated in Artist of the Year Contest
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Museum solo show 'Delicious Paintings' extended!
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Video of the opening soloshow Delicious Paintings in Museum Jan (vdTogt) The Netherlands
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Delicious Paintings, solo exhibition museum Jan van der Togt Amstelveen The Netherlands
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Fleamarket Rembrandt on view in Rijksmuseum Amsterdam
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Baking and Painting Fried Eggs during MuseumNight
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Opening museum show Hyperrealisme, Kunsthal Rotterdam
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Opening UWOA show at Mark Peet Visser Gallery, 2016
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Nassau County Museum shows Fruit Salad painting
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OPENING UWOA SHOW BY RALPH KEUNING at Mark Peet Visser Gallery
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Big Burger is purchased by the SevenBridges Museum Collection
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Tjalf Sparnaay’s Photographs are Masterpieces of Humble Magnificence
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Video opening photoshow Urban Works of Art at Bernarducci Meisel Gallery, New York, october 6, 2016
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Nominated in Artist of the Year 2017 contest !
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The Nassau County Museum Of Art, New York presents A Feast for the Eyes
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PHOTOREALISM, 50 Years of Hyperrealistic Painting
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Photorealism. 50 Years of Hyperrealistic Painting
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Marlborough College Tour in the studio again
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3 European museums will show
Photorealism. 50 Years of Hyperrealistic Painting.
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Dutch Tulips with Bernarducci Meisel Gallery at Art Miami
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The Observer: 13 things to Do in New York's Art World Before
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American Art Collector, the USA number 1 realistic art magazine
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Tjalf in Holland's famous talkshow about his upcoming show in New York
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The Smithsonian Acquires the Complete Records of Pioneer Soho Gallery OK Harris.
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Getting Closer, a documentary by Hester Hagemeijer from 2014
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Documentary Getting Closer broadcasted on National Television
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Ducht TV programm Business Class visits the museumshow Closer
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Opening exhibition Closer -the megarealism of Tjalf Sparnaay in Museum de Fundatie, Zwolle, the Netherlands
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Filmpremiere Getting Closer with invited guests
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New Broodje Gezond sold on preview opening MPV Gallery
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With owner Mickey Huibregtsen and friend/minister Ronald Plasterk in front of the painting The dishwasher
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Fleamarket Milkmaid and ColaGirl are going to the USA
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Beyond Realism / Au-delà du réel 8 september - 2 oktober 2012 Montreal, Canada
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