Daniel Richter Prints

Explore the world of Daniel Richter through his limited edition prints, which are a testament to his impact on contemporary art with their vibrant compositions and bold narratives. Richter’s fine art prints, characterized by their exploration of socio-political themes and dynamic hues, occupy a significant place in the landscape of contemporary art.

Daniel Richter, born in 1962 in Lütjenburg, Germany, has left an indelible mark on the German art scene since the 1990s, solidifying his status as a prominent figure in contemporary painting. Richter’s chosen medium, classical oil painting, serves as a juxtaposition to his incorporation of contemporary imagery sourced from mass media, popular culture, and art history. Central to Daniel Richter‘s artistic vocabulary is the representation of artificial light, whether it be in the form of flashlights, thermal images, or X-rays. Through these visual elements, Richter engages in a subversive commentary on current events, inviting viewers into an atmosphere of artificiality and nervosity. His ability to seamlessly blend traditional oil painting techniques with modern subject matter underscores his distinctive approach to art-making. Daniel Richter‘s work often delves into the theme of total surveillance, a recurring motif in his oeuvre. Stemming from his affiliation with anarchic movements, his paintings carry an inherent sense of paranoia and unease. The association with infra-red and thermal imaging cameras is unavoidable, reinforcing his critical perspective on contemporary society’s surveillance culture. Richter’s art has graced the walls of renowned institutions worldwide, including the Hamburger Kunsthalle, the National Gallery of Canada, the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam, the Essl Museum in Vienna, Tokyo’s Mori Art Museum, and the Saatchi Gallery.

Auction record: £1.2m, Christie’s, 2020

Daniel Richter Prints

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