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The film focuses on the life and work of Gerhard Richter, a prominent German painter. It covers his artistic career from his early life in Dresden, where he was born in 1932, to his escape from communist East Germany just before the Berlin Wall was erected. The film captures his diverse body of work, including blurred photobased paintings, large abstractions, and installations using sheets of glass.
Gerald Fox's film provides an intimate look at Richter during a period of reflection at his home in Cologne. It also shows his retrospective exhibitions, including the significant American retrospective at MOMA titled '40 Years of Painting'. The film presents a comprehensive view of Richter's artistic evolution and the impact he has had on the art world.
Why Watch
- •See Gerhard Richter's diverse artistic styles.
- •Meet the artist during a reflective period in Cologne.
- •Find out about his major exhibitions in London and New York.
Did You Know
•Gerhard Richter was born in Dresden in 1932, the year before Hitler came to power.
•Richter escaped to West Germany just before the Berlin Wall went up.
•His retrospective at MOMA was titled '40 Years of Painting'.
•The film was made in 2003, prior to his 2011 Tate Modern show.
Perfect For
Contemporary art enthusiastsFans of German historyArt students and scholars