Richard Estes: The Architect of Reflection Richard Estes, born in Chicago on May 14, 1932, is a name synonymous with the meticulous and profoundly captivating world of photorealism. His career, spanning over six decades, witnessed him evolve from a graphic artist to one of the movement’s most celebrated figures, establishing himself as a master of capturing the subtle complexities of urban landscapes – reflections in windows, storefronts, and rain-slicked streets – with an almost obsessive attention to detail. Estes' work isn’t merely photographic reproduction; it’s a carefully constructed m…