Daniel Garber, 1880-1958: Exhibition, June 27-August 24, 1980, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

by Kathleen A. Foster, Dietmar Dath

Daniel Richter (born 1962), a former graphic designer of punk-rock album covers, is a major star of the German contemporary art scene. A significant influence since the 1990s- often mentioned in the same breath as Neo Rauch (see p. 20) and Peter Doig - Richter has enjoyed great success since developing his expressive style of figurative painting. His large-format canvases combine elements from the mass media, pop culture and art history to create unconventional narrative scenes that can be both terrifying and beautiful. This lavishly illustrated book represents the first comprehensive survey of Richter's oeuvre, featuring the artist's work from all phases of his career.

80 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 1980

Reviews

[Braden Stark · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was first showed this absolutely stunning book a few years ago by my college professor. I’ve wanted this book for so long. From the gold flaked cover to the bright charismatic colors, the gallery is a dream to wander through. Richter is a brilliant and divine mind; focusing and honing on insane iterations of images throughout history, capturing unreal moments like they were photography. The colors, work, photography, and more are just key concept’s of this amazing viewing.