As a young man, German artist Gerhard Richter had to escape the Communist German Democratic Republic in order to connect with the country's leading artistic talents in Düsseldorf and Cologne. How did the incredible burden of Germany’s recent history become a strong focus in his work, and how did it share a dialogue with other contemporary artists of his day? It's time to delve into Gerhard Richter's very personal, and truly sincere, abstract art like never before.
Join New York Adventure Club as we explore the artistic catalog of German artist Gerhard Richter, one of the leading contemporary artists of our age who inspired others to contemplate how we make sense of history, how we remember, and how we place value in our world.
Led by museum educator and art historian Sylvia Laudien-Meo, our virtual experience surrounding the abstract paintings, films, and even stained glass works of Richter will include:
- A brief overview of Gerhard Richter’s early years, from his upbringing in East Germany to why he escaped to the West
- An in depth discussion of the artist’s work, placing it in context with his contemporaries, such as Andy Warhol
- A close look at Richter’s technique of painting from photographs, but blurring the images
- A discussion of the artist’s new approaches to portraiture
- New abstract techniques developed by Richter, including using especially made squeegees
- Complex Abstract compositions based on color charts
- A peek at his more recent works surrounding pixelation and photography
Afterward, we'll have a Q&A with Sylvia — any and all questions about Gerhard Richter are welcomed and encouraged!
Can't make it live? Don't worry, you'll have access to the full replay for one week!
See you there, virtually!
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About Sylvia
Sylvia Laudien-Meo is a freelance Art Historian who works in and around the city in various capacities, specializing on Modern and Contemporary art, with a strong focus on Public Art. She teaches art history at Fairleigh Dickinson University and has been working as a museum educator at MoMA, the Guggenheim and the Jewish Museum for over many years, engaging visitors in conversation based, interactive art experiences of permanent collections and changing exhibitions.
For the Municipal Art Society, UFT, Brandeis Univ., and private clients, she has been touring the city for over 20 years, exploring art and architecture, parks, neighborhoods and history. Working in various different capacities gives her a unique opportunity to make intriguing connections and weave together the complex perspectives that make out the tapestry of our fascinating city.
SLM holds a Masters Degree in Art History (with minors in History and American Studies) from the Joh. Gutenberg University in Mainz, Germany, as well as a Tourism degree from the EST in Paris France.
Testimonials
"I liked the many examples of this versatile artist's works" -Ida
" Sylvia is always well-informed and interesting." -Claudia
" The presenter is VERY knowledgeable and enthusiastic & these qualities infuse her lectures. She welcomes questions and comments from the audience so the lecture is interactive with the audience." -Jacqueline
" Enjoy this speaker and her knowledge of the material." -Heidi
" I liked the content and the presentation" -Ingeborg
" It was interesting & gave enough about Richter's personal background so it could be linked to certain aspects of his styles of painting." -Carol
"Everything. Really well done!" -Carole
"A nice overview and refresher about the work. Very good, enjoyed it." -Ross
"All around terrific retrospective of a complex artist " -Barbara
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