Gerhard Richter
German visual artist (b. 1932)
1932 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
German visual artist (b. 1932)
Born
February 9, 1932
Age
~94 years
Name Origin
German
Timeline
photographer, artist, painter
GermanyBorn in Dresden
1932
Born in Dresden (1932-02-09)
1982
AwardArnold-Bode-Preis
1997
AwardPraemium Imperiale
2000
AwardState Prize of North Rhine-Westphalia
2003
Awardhonorary citizen of Cologne
2004
AwardArts and Culture Prize of German Catholics
Present
About
Gerhard Richter is a German visual artist. Richter has produced abstract as well as photorealistic paintings, photographs and glass pieces. He is widely regarded as one of the most important contemporary German artists and several of his works have set record prices at auction, with him being the most expensive living painter at one time.
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Who is Gerhard Richter?+
Gerhard Richter is a German visual artist. Richter has produced abstract as well as photorealistic paintings, photographs and glass pieces. He is widely regarded as one of the most important contemporary German artists and several of his works have set record prices at auction, with him being the mo
What does the name Gerhard mean?+
The name Gerhard means "a male given name, equivalent to English Gerard; diminutive form Gert". It is of German origin.
When was Gerhard Richter born?+
Gerhard Richter was born on February 9, 1932.
Name Meaning
a male given name, equivalent to English Gerard; diminutive form Gert
The name Gerhard is of German origin, meaning "a male given name, equivalent to English Gerard; diminutive form Gert". It is traditionally a male name.
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Gerhard — February 9, 1932
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aquarius
Independent, innovative, humanitarian
Air · Uranus · Jan 20 – Feb 18
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Kan
Seed — abundance, growth, fertility
Celtic Tree
Rowan
Visionary, creative, original thinker
Ogham: Luis · Jan 21 – Feb 17
Birthstone: Amethyst — Wisdom, peace
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Guestbook
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— someone far away
You made me see color differently. Literally.
— a painter
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