GERHARD RICHTER IN PARIS
Highlighting 60 Years Of Electrifying Art
How could one possibly encapsulate Gerhard Richter’s entire oeuvre within a single exhibition? It’s a near-unfathomable undertaking.
In his 93 years of life, the German painter and artist has brought to life a vast collection of works: paintings both hyperrealistic and abstract, drawings, photographs that merge with paint, as well as glass work. One look at Richter’s official website, and you instantly understand the artist’s avid devotion to organization and record keeping. The website features over 8,900 pieces of his work, as well as an in-depth timeline of the artist’s life and career.
Richter’s most revered paintings are his electrifyingly colorful abstract works, one of which broke the record, roughly a decade ago, as the most expensive painting sold by a living artist. Despite the fact that his hyperrealistic “photo paintings” are not quite as well-recognized, these works spin their own stories of love, loss, and everyday life in a way that is all at once alluring and disconcerting.
Richter gave up painting in 2017, turning to drawing instead. He’s a man of few words, and when he speaks, the sentiment is simple and decidedly true. Fame has found him, although his preferred natural setting is a silent studio where he can create work without facing pressures to manage or show it. Yet, the world is beckoned to enjoy his work once again, momentarily entering his convoluted creative mind.
