Publisher's Synopsis
Published on occasion of the exhibition Gerhard Richter: Engadin, curated by Dieter Schwarz and presented across three venues in the Upper EngadinNietzsche-Haus, the Segantini Museum and Hauser & Wirth St. Moritz.Engadin delves into the artists deep relationship with the Engadin region in the Swiss Alps, which he first visited in the late eighties.In an insightful essay by Dieter Schwarz works are discussed to explore the Alpine landscapes impact on the artist.With eighty colour illustrations, the book features paintings, overpainted photographs, and archival images, with some materials available to see published for the first time.English and German text.Flexicover binding.Co-published with Hauser & Wirth.Exhibition venues and dates:16 Dec 2023 to 13 Apr 2024 at the Nietzsche-Haus, Sils Maria; the Segantini Museum, St. Moritz and Hauser & Wirth St. Mortiz.