Gerhard Richter is a German artist born in Dresden in 1932. He studied at the Dresden Academy of Fine Arts before moving to West Germany in 1961. Richter is known for his diverse range of styles, including photorealism, abstraction, and conceptual art. He has worked in various mediums, including painting, sculpture, and photography. Richter's work often explores themes of memory, history, and perception. He has been the subject of numerous solo exhibitions and retrospectives, including at the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Tate Modern in London. Richter is considered one of the most important artists of the 20th century and has received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to the art world.