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He was a major figure in modernism 25 yrs ago. Now he's a legend NT

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Jazz Inmate

In Reply to: RE: Saw an exhibition of his stuff in Chicago and then several works traveled to Portland. Interesting stuff, posted by tinear on September 26, 2012 at 20:24:04

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I know him very well. I'm currently reconsidering my appreciation of major modern artists in relation - tinear 08:28:02 09/29/12 (1)
to their elders. Is Richter, for instance, comparable in artistry to.... a Delacroix?
Art just doesn't mean as much to the culture--- people actually used to look to art for seminal portrayals of meaningful events in their history/culture--- and Damien Hirst has brought it all to a head w/his placing of dead animals into large plastic cubes.
In other words, is concept enough?
How about skill in actual "creation?"
Does Richter have the skills in painting to even hold the easel of a minor 18th century French painter?
- obviously you don't - Jazz Inmate 23:57:39 09/29/12 (0)
  He has extensive photo-realism and post-impressionist work that would put to rest any question about skill.
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  We must be the change we wish to see in the world. -Gandhi
Save your breath on Tin. He tries to make art appreciation a zero sum game. - Enophile 13:27:31 09/28/12 (1)
It's his way of humping your leg.

Whenever you read Tin going off trying to belittle an artist you like, just read Tin's prose as being delivered by Cliff Clavin and it's fine.

I agree with you, Gerhard Richter is great.
- RE: I call that an "accidental art"... - Eldragon@gmx.com 06:52:00 09/29/12 (0)
  ...you really believe that you have a control over the outcome, but you don't. I like it.
  �Some people never go crazy. What truly horrible lives they must lead"
  ― Charles Bukowski

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