Gerhard Richter

Gerhard Richter was born on February 9, 1932 in Germany. Top-selling photo-painter and abstract artist whose best-known works included "Atlas" and "Baader-Meinhof." One of the pioneers of the New European Painting movement. Sought to emulate Picasso and Jean Arp's philosophy of never being trapped by one artistic style.
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Popular As Gerhard Richter
Occupation Painter
Age 92 years old
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Born February 9, 1932 (Germany)
Birthday February 9
Town/City Germany
Nationality Germany

🌙 Zodiac

Gerhard Richter’s zodiac sign is Aquarius. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Gerhard Richter was born in the Year of the Monkey. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Monkey thrive on having fun. They’re energetic, upbeat, and good at listening but lack self-control. They like being active and stimulated and enjoy pleasing self before pleasing others. They’re heart-breakers, not good at long-term relationships, morals are weak. Compatible with Rat or Dragon.

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About

Top-selling photo-painter and abstract Artist whose best-known works included "Atlas" and "Baader-Meinhof." One of the pioneers of the New European Painting movement. Sought to emulate Picasso and Jean Arp's philosophy of never being trapped by one artistic style.

Before Fame

He attended the Academy of Fine Arts in Dresden, Germany. He apprenticed with a sign Painter, a Photographer, and a Painter from 1949 until 1951.

Trivia

He designed a 66-foot-tall stained glass window at the Cologne Cathedral.

Family Life

His family was residing in Dresden, Saxony, when he was born; they raised him in Reichenau, Lower Silesia, and in the Upper Lusatian countryside. He married his third wife Sabine Moritz-Richter in 1995.

Associated With

He created 48 portraits of author Franz Kafka.

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