Gerhard Richter's White Paintings and 9/11 Print Anchor New York Solo Exhibition
From November 7, 2009, to January 9, 2010, Gerhard Richter held his first solo exhibition in New York in over four years at the Marian Goodman Gallery. The showcase presented large white canvases layered with translucent shades of gray, white, and subtle touches of turquoise and cherry red, creating a sense of melancholy. Among the pieces was a print linked to his 2005 work September, which reflects on the September 11 attacks and the twin towers. The exhibition also featured Abstract Painting (910-2) and Abstract Painting (910-6) from 2009, highlighting diverse color palettes. Richter's abstract works, often employing squeegees and rulers, include relief-like carvings. September (2005) was gifted to The Museum of Modern Art, emphasizing his talent for conveying tragedy and broadening his artistic language.
Key facts
- Exhibition dates: November 7, 2009 – January 9, 2010
- Location: Marian Goodman Gallery, 24 West 57th Street, New York City
- First New York solo show in over four years
- Features large white paintings with translucent layers revealing color hints
- Includes print related to September (2005) painting addressing 9/11 attacks
- September (2005) donated to MoMA by Richter and Joe Hage
- Many works feature relief-like carvings adding mysterious inscriptions
- Abstract paintings use squeegees and wooden rulers technique
Entities
Artists
- Gerhard Richter
- Robert Ryman
- Adolph Gottlieb
- Paul Klee
Institutions
- Marian Goodman Gallery
- The Museum of Modern Art
- Rothko Chapel
- Cologne Cathedral
Locations
- New York City
- United States
- Houston
- Texas
- Cologne
- Germany