Overview
ā[His last paintings] can feel almost like exquisite texts to be read. . . . Their freshness and spontaneity feels like a new beginning.ā āRoberta Smith, The New York Times
Known for his abstract and realist paintings, Gerhard Richter has pursued a diverse and influential practice characterized by a decades-long commitment to the medium and its formal and conceptual possibilities. This remarkable book celebrates the breadth of Richterās newest bodies of work and archives a historical moment in the artistās career.
Full-color plates and installation views showcase a selection of the artistās final works on canvasāmade just before he announced his retirement from oil painting in 2017āalongside an expansive suite of new drawings made with ink, graphite, and colored pencil on paper, a remarkable series of chromatic inkjet prints titled mood, and a stunning glass sculpture that debuted at the exhibition in New York. A newly commissioned essay by Dieter Schwarz, one of the foremost experts on Richterās oeuvre, illustrates the artistās path toward his newest bodies of work. Schwarz describes Richter in his studio, revealing the creative process behind his iconic practice.
This book title, Gerhard Richter: New York 2023, ISBN: 9781644231135, by Gerhard Richter, Dieter Schwarz, published by David Zwirner Books (November 21, 2023) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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