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Gerhard Richter
By Dieter Schwarz and Nicholas Serota
Published by Citadelles & Mazenod
Distributed by Simon & Schuster
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About The Book
This lavish monograph retraces the 60-year career of one of the leading artists of contemporary painting.
Gerhard Richter describes himself as a "classical painter," and the exhibition at the Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris aims to showcase the complete evolution of his career, spanning over six decades. It will highlight both the continuities and disruptions in his work, which includes not only painting but also exquisite drawings, overpainted photographs, and sculptures. Located in Frank Gehry's iconic building in Bois de Boulogne, the exhibition will be organized chronologically, allowing visitors to appreciate the unique characteristics of each piece. Trained in Dresden, Richter is interested in historical genres of painting and seeks to reinterpret them in the context of contemporary times, revealing beauty and ethical issues through seemingly conventional subjects. He has also explored various painting techniques, creating works that range from quiet and refined to those bursting with energy, reflecting his physical engagement in the creative process.
Gerhard Richter describes himself as a "classical painter," and the exhibition at the Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris aims to showcase the complete evolution of his career, spanning over six decades. It will highlight both the continuities and disruptions in his work, which includes not only painting but also exquisite drawings, overpainted photographs, and sculptures. Located in Frank Gehry's iconic building in Bois de Boulogne, the exhibition will be organized chronologically, allowing visitors to appreciate the unique characteristics of each piece. Trained in Dresden, Richter is interested in historical genres of painting and seeks to reinterpret them in the context of contemporary times, revealing beauty and ethical issues through seemingly conventional subjects. He has also explored various painting techniques, creating works that range from quiet and refined to those bursting with energy, reflecting his physical engagement in the creative process.
Product Details
- Publisher: Citadelles & Mazenod (January 6, 2026)
- Length: 416 pages
- ISBN13: 9782386110597
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Raves and Reviews
"…covers six decades of work by the artist who was born in 1932 in Dresden, Germany, where he lived under fascism and then communism before fleeing to study art in the West, in Düsseldorf. Today, the artist’s practice is devoted to drawing, but it is his work as a painter that remains unparalleled."
– Emily LaBarge, Exhibition review, The New York Times
"…sweeping, staggering…."
– Jackie Wullschläger, Exhibition review, The Financial Times
"…for the internationally renowned artist Gerhard Richter, [his images] attest to a monumental career that not only moves through a multitude of genres, but also transmits meaning from each and every surface."
– Amy Verner, Exhibition review, Vogue
"…a comprehensive landscape of moods, themes, tones, and techniques."
– Exhibition review, Hyperallergic
"Is Gerhard Richter the Greatest Artist of Our Time?"
– Howard Halle, Exhibition review, Art News
"…epic…a gargantuan showcase…"
– Exhibition review, The Art Newspaper
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