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Gerhard Richter studio

Gerhard Richter, Cage 1, 2006 — John Cage and Richter never met, but there was a kinship between these two artists with diverse practices.

Gerhard Richter, The Cage Paintings (1-6)

Gerhard Richter, September, 2005, oil on canvas, 52 cm x 72 cm (Museum of Modern Art, New York) — Richter revives the genre of history painting in the 21st century in this work showing the events of 9/11.

Gerhard Richter, September

Gerhard Richter, September, 2005, oil on canvas, 52 cm x 72 cm (Museum of Modern Art, New York) — Richter revives the genre of history painting in the 21st century in this work showing the events of 9/11.

Gerhard Richter, September

Gerhard Richter, Cage 1, 2006 — John Cage and Richter never met, but there was a kinship between these two artists with diverse practices.

Gerhard Richter, The Cage Paintings (1-6)

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