Gerhard Richter: 100 Abstract Pictures

Gerhard Richter is one of the greatest artists of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. This book celebrates his dedication to experimentation and innovation by showcasing his Abstract Pictures, which are created by pouring colored enamel paints onto a glass plate and capturing them with his camera. The book also includes abstract texts formed by randomly generated letter combinations.

Format: Hardback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 13 July 2023
Publisher: David Zwirner

Renowned painter Gerhard Richter, whose career has spanned over sixty years, stands as one of the greatest artists of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. This captivating book pays tribute to the artist's unwavering commitment to experimentation and innovation.

The Abstract Pictures emerged when Richter recently experimented with pouring colored enamel paints onto a glass plate, allowing them to flow and take shape. He then meticulously captured these fleeting moments with his camera, selecting 100 of these captivating "pictures" to accompany equally abstract texts generated through random letter combinations.

As an artwork in itself, this intimate volume invites viewers to engage in a close examination of abstraction while also fostering a beautiful interpretation of it. Through his visionary approach, Richter has created a remarkable body of work that continues to inspire and captivate audiences worldwide.

Weight: 746g
Dimension: 172 x 242 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781644231111