Gerhard Richter Archive Exhibition

Invitation card from the Gerhard Richter Archive

Today, I’ve received an invitation from the Gerhard Richter Archive in Dresden, where I worked before I came to Canada. Thanks! They have a new exhibition called “Gerhard Richter. Editionen, Entwürfe, Briefe, Materialien” on view, which focuses on Richter’s graphic work. The exhibition title translates like “Gerhard Richter. Editions, Designs, Letters, Materials”.

The very unique invitation depicts a letter from Gerhard Richter to his gallerist August Haseke from February 3rd, 1969. In it, the famous German painter gives instructions regarding the printing process, including specifications not only on design, but also on paper and ink.

Since the 1960s, German painter Gerhard Richter has created an extensive and versatile graphic oeuvre in addition to his painterly work. These prints, photographic editions, artist's books, artist's posters and multiples have been an integral part of his artistic work. The exhibition in Dresden shows his editions from 1968 to 2019.

Thanks so much for inviting me - I just wish I could go!

Facts:
Gerhard Richter. Editionen, Entwürfe, Briefe, Materialien
Exhibition at Albertinum, Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden (Germany)
June 29 - September 22, 2019

Link: https://gerhard-richter-archiv.skd.museum/en/


From the web site of the archive:

The Gerhard Richter Archive

The Gerhard Richter Archive is intended as a centre for research and communication concerning the works of this artist and as such it collects and documents all books, catalogues, journals and articles, photographs, videos and CDs that are published about Gerhard Richter or contain relevant information and contributions about him and his artistic context. An important section of the Archive’s holdings contains unpublished writings and documents, correspondence and photographs.