At the National Museum of Modern Art, TokyoGerhard Richter ExhibitionIt's finally started.Birkenau(Recognized as Auschwitz in Japan) A series of black abstract paintings created based on four photographs (also exhibited) taken by prisoners in secret at the camp. It is exhibited to confront the four original canvas oil paintings and the work that made it into a photo panel on the other side. The venue is a little dark, but it may be the best situation to appreciate Birkenau.

BIRKENAU 2014, 260 x 200 cm, Oil on canvas

In addition, the recent masterpieces of abstract paintings, early works, and the red mirror, which is very rare for gray mirrors. And from the big color chart to that skull. It is an exhibition where you can see various works in a well-balanced manner, so even people who are not familiar with Richter will surely enjoy it. Naomi Hirabayashi is in charge of the logo of the exhibition, and Kyoka Suzuki is in charge of the audio guide, so be sure to check it out as well. Unfortunately, the skull was viewed through acrylic.

Skull 1983 , 55 cm x 50 cm (548-1)  ​ ​Oil on canvas

Abstraktes Bild (778-4)  , 1992 This is a fairly famous work, the first abstract painting by Richter on an aluminum canvas. 100 x 100cm

 

Color chart works and gray painting.

The latest abstracts from the Richter Foundation in recent years.

Flowers,1992, Oil on canvas Drawn by RichterOnly 11 pointsOne of the flowers that does not exist. I think this is also the last time I can see it in Japan.

 

 

Unfortunately, the poster edition was not released this time, but it will be held at the same time in Roppongi.Wako works of ArtHowever, the "Drawing Exhibition" is being held, so be sure to check it out.