"We've lost these qualities, these abilities to do something by hand. Some illustrators have it still, but it's just not art. We have photography. We have cameras and computers that do it better and faster."
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Gerhard Richter, born on February 9, 1932, in Dresden, Germany, is a towering figure in contemporary art known for his innovative approaches that bridge realism and abstraction. Fleeing East Germany in 1961, Richter's diverse body of work reflects his engagement with memory, history, and perception, employing techniques that range from photorealistic painting to color field abstraction. His legacy is defined not only by his artistic mastery but also by his ability to challenge and expand the boundaries of visual representation, making him one of the most influential artists of our time.
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