Annual Review 2017

GERHARD RICHTER : THE L I FE OF IMAGES 14 OCTOBER 201 7 – 4 FEBRUARY 2018 | GOMA For more than fifty years, Gerhard Richter has proven his remarkable command of almost every style and genre of painting. From tender personal portraits to visceral overpainted photographs, romantic landscapes to monumental abstracts, this exhibition gives a detailed insight into the work of one of the world’s most influential living artists. Exclusive to GOMA, ‘Gerhard Richter: The Life of Images’ is the German artist’s first major Australian exhibition, with loans from public and private collections around the world, including the artist’s own collection. Exploring Richter’s endless capacity to shift form, the exhibition is a testament to his technical virtuosity, rigorous work practices and unparalleled influence on contemporary art. ‘AN UNMISSABLE SHOW’ THE CONVERSATION ‘A STANDOUT FOR BOTH ITS RIGOUR AND RANGE OF WORK’ THE GUARDIAN Curators Rosemary Hawker and Geraldine Kirrihi Barlow give a tour of the exhibition featuring Richter's Abstract painting (812) 1994 / Collection: Art Gallery of New South Wales / Photograph: Chloë Callistemon 2017 IN REVIEW REVIEW / 2017 34