Gerhard Richter (Fondation Louis Vuitton) – English version
Nicholas Serta, Dieter Schwarz
Fondation Louis Vuitton / Citadelles & Mazenod, 2025
€59,00
- Spanning over sixty years of artistic creation, Gerhard Richter (b. 1932) walks a tightrope between clarity and enigma, constantly reshaping our perception of reality. This beautifully crafted catalogue, published alongside a major retrospective, brings together nearly 250 works-ranging from blurred photorealism to luminous abstraction and eerily still compositions. Each page hums with tension: control vs. surrender, remembrance vs. erasure, beauty vs. disquiet. Richter paints not only with precision but with uncertainty, always probing the boundaries of what can be seen-or felt. Insightful and evocative texts accompany this visual journey, where art resists easy answers and history lingers in every gesture.
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.
ISBN: 9782386110597
