Join us for the exhibition titled ,,81 Zeichnungen · 1 Strip-Bild · 1 Edition" at the Pinakothek der Moderne in Munich. This exhibition showcases the latest graphic works by the renowned artist Gerhard Richter, whose atelier has been closed and the painting process concluded. In the seclusion of his studio, Richter creates drawings that must adhere to his own high standards: "The essential, the most difficult is to create something good." The exhibition invites visitors to reflect on his drawing art beyond overwhelming discourses about his overall body of work.

The display features a selection of his most recent drawings presented with ascetic rigor and contrasts it with a newly created strip painting that towers over the exhibition space. Additionally, the edition titled ,,Schädel", created in 2017, is prominently featured in one of the twelve otherwise empty display cases for graphics, serving as both a provocative and enigmatic prelude to the works on show.

With the project ,,81 Zeichnungen · 1 Strip-Bild · 1 Edition", Gerhard Richter achieves a radical presentation of his current drawings within the museum space. This exhibition once again explores the significance of drawing art in the 21st century as a driving force within the visual arts, questioning its role as an existential form of human intellect and creativity.

A catalog in both German and English accompanies the exhibition: ,,Gerhard Richter · 81 Zeichnungen · 1 Strip-Bild · 1 Edition", published by Michael Hering, Verlag der Buchhandlung Walther und Franz König, ISBN 978-3-7533-0836-4.