Many of the 2001 works were executed on aluminum or alu dibond rather than traditional canvas, giving the paint a distinct, luminous slickness.
Critics often describe Richter’s process as "un-painting"—a cycle of building up and then violently scraping away, creating a field where every brushstroke is both a creation and a deletion. Why "Pleasure" Matters Pleasure #162 (2001)
Gerhard Richter, 873-7 Abstraktes Bild, 2001 | Marian Goodman 55 1/8 x 55 1/8 in. Marian Goodman Gallery Gerhard Richter | Paris | October 20—December 20, 2025 Many of the 2001 works were executed on
Richter’s 2001 abstractions are characterized by their dense, multi-layered surfaces. Using a homemade —a large wooden plank with a rubber edge—Richter would drag wet oil paint across the canvas, partially obscuring the layers beneath while revealing unexpected "accidents" of color and texture. Marian Goodman Gallery Gerhard Richter | Paris |