Gerhard Richter
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Gerhard Richter
Summary
Gerhard Richter is a human[1]. His place of birth was Dresden[2]. He was born on February 9, 1932[3]. He worked as a painter[4], university teacher[5], visual artist[6], illustrator[7], and photographer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (287 views/month, #6,759 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Gerhard Richter's place of birth was Dresden[2].
- Gerhard Richter was born on February 9, 1932[3].
- Gerhard Richter held citizenship in Germany[10].
- Gerhard Richter worked as a painter[4].
- Gerhard Richter's professions included university teacher[5].
- Gerhard Richter worked as a visual artist[6].
- Gerhard Richter worked as an illustrator[7].
- Gerhard Richter worked as a photographer[8].
- Gerhard Richter's field of work was painting[11].
- Gerhard Richter was employed by Kunstakademie Düsseldorf[12].
- Gerhard Richter's education included a stint at Kunstakademie Düsseldorf[13].
- A notable work attributed to Gerhard Richter is Cathedral Window[14].
- A notable work attributed to Gerhard Richter is 48 Portraits[15].
- A notable work attributed to Gerhard Richter is Candle (Kerze)[16].
- Gerhard Richter received the Arnold-Bode-Preis[17].
- Gerhard Richter received the Praemium Imperiale[18].
- Gerhard Richter received the State Prize of North Rhine-Westphalia[19].
- Gerhard Richter received the honorary citizen of Cologne[20].
- Gerhard Richter received the Arts and Culture Prize of German Catholics[21].
- Gerhard Richter received the Goslarer Kaiserring[22].
- Gerhard Richter was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Fine Arts[23].
- Gerhard Richter was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[24].
- Gerhard Richter was a member of American Academy of Arts and Letters[25].
- Gerhard Richter's religion is recorded as atheism[26].
- Gerhard Richter is recorded as male[27].
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Origins and Family
Gerhard Richter's place of birth was Dresden[2]. He was born on February 9, 1932[3].
Education
Gerhard Richter's education included a stint at Kunstakademie Düsseldorf[13].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include painter[4], university teacher[5], visual artist[6], illustrator[7], and photographer[8]. Gerhard Richter's field of work was painting[11]. Among his employers was Kunstakademie Düsseldorf[12].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Cathedral Window[14], a window[28], in Germany[29], founded in 2007[30]; 48 Portraits[15], a painting series[31]; and Candle (Kerze)[16], a painting[32], founded in 1982[33].
Recognition
Awards received include Arnold-Bode-Preis[17], an award[34], in Germany[35]; Praemium Imperiale[18], an international award[36], founded in 1988[37]; State Prize of North Rhine-Westphalia[19], an award[38], in Germany[39]; honorary citizen of Cologne[20], an award[40], in Germany[41]; Arts and Culture Prize of German Catholics[21], an art prize[42], in Germany[43], founded in 1990[44]; and Goslarer Kaiserring[22], an art prize[45], in Germany[46], founded in 1975[47].
Personal Life
Gerhard Richter's religion is recorded as atheism[26].
Why It Matters
Gerhard Richter ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (287 views/month, #6,759 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
FAQs
Where was Gerhard Richter born?
Gerhard Richter was born in Dresden[2].
What did Gerhard Richter do for work?
Gerhard Richter worked as painter[4], university teacher[5], visual artist[6], illustrator[7], and photographer[8].
Where did Gerhard Richter go to school?
Gerhard Richter was educated at Kunstakademie Düsseldorf[13].
What awards did Gerhard Richter receive?
Honors received include Arnold-Bode-Preis[17], Praemium Imperiale[18], State Prize of North Rhine-Westphalia[19], and honorary citizen of Cologne[20].