Artist of the Week: Gerhard Richter

Heiner Friedrich, 1970

Gerhard Richter makes me smile. This German artist is a primary example of why I chose to study art history. He combines two of my great artistic passions: photography and painting, in many of his works. He is most famous for his over-painted photographs as well as his abstract paintings. I recently visited the Tate Modern and was overwhelmed with joy when I entered a room entirely full of Gerhard Richter paintings. His paintings may seem "typical" but in person they really move you. You feel the artist's motives and you truly are able to spend a great length of time taking in his paintings. You can find out more about Gerhard Richter here.

Cage 6, 2006

18.4.93, 1993

Sänger/Singer, 1965

Andreas Gursky - Artist of the Week

Andreas Gursky - May Day V - 2006

After viewing the Andreas Gursky Exhibit at the Vancouver Art Gallery a few weeks ago, I came to the decision to make him this week's Artist of the Week. I am absolutely smitten with his work! Please note his works are a MILLION times better in person. I feel that his artwork is somewhat of an experience in the sense that you are engulfed and overwhelmed by his art. Andreas Gursky - Kamiokande - 2007

Andreas Gursky - Chicago Board of Trade - 1999



Andreas Gursky - Copan - 2002

Here are a few links on Andreas Gursky:

http://www.artnet.com/artist/7580/andreas-gursky.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andreas_Gursky