Gerhard Richter - Text
Gerhard Richter - Text
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Gerhard Richter is one of the foremost artists of his generation. This book provides a wider selection of Richters texts, from all periods of his career. It includes letters and interviews; private reflections from personal correspondence; and, excerpts from journals discussing the intentions, subjects, methods and sources of his works.
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Gerhard Richter - Text by Dietmar Elger
Gerhard Richter is one of the foremost artists of his generation. Central to his work is a strong set of values which throughout his career he has expressed in extensive notes and writings, and in provocative and memorable public declarations in which he shows himself the master of the paradoxical statement. The original volume of Gerhard Richter’s writings was published in 1995. This new book makes available a wider and more up-to-date selection of Richter’s texts, from all periods of his career, many translated for the first time. The collection includes letters and interviews; public statements about specific exhibitions; private reflections from personal correspondence; answers to questions posed by critics; and excerpts from journals discussing the intentions, subjects, methods and sources of his works. Accompanied by biographical photographs from the artist’s personal collection, these texts form a brilliantly illuminating commentary on Richter’s art, as well as providing a thought-provoking discussion on the status of art in society today.
'Richter’s writings reveal the trajectory of his career – and his spiritual ambivalence … the primary source on the leading advocate of painting in our time' - The Art Newspaper
Dietmar Elger studied history, art history and literature at Hamburg University. His publications include a catalogue raisonné of the work of Gerhard Richter, for whom he worked as assistant. Hans Ulrich Obrist is an art curator, critic and historian. He is the Co-Director of Exhibitions and Programmes and Director of International Projects at the Serpentine Gallery, London.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780500093467 |
| ISBN 10 | 0500093466 |
| Title | Gerhard Richter - Text |
| Author | Dietmar Elger |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Year published | 2009-05-05 |
| Number of pages | 600 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |