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Best painters of the last 100 years
Gerhard Richter

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Gerhard Richter (1932 - Present) - Richter's work is full of tension between depicted reality and the actuality of painting: process and material. From the 1950s and his time in Eastern Germany's Dresden, the artist has been known for his photo-paintings, particularly his landscapes, and his involved abstract paintings. Although Richter gained popularity and critical praise throughout his career, his fame burgeoned during his 2005 retrospective exhibition, which declared his place among the most important artists of the 20th century. Today, many call Gerhard Richter the best living painter. In part, this comes from his ability to explore the medium at a time when many were heralding its death. ( Edited by JonathanB)

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