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Gerhard Richter — Aladin (Aladdin)
Gerhard Richter

Aladin (Aladdin)

2010

This second Aladdin work from 2010 demonstrates that Richter assigned the same title to multiple distinct lacquer-behind-glass pieces within the series, emphasizing the primacy of color experience over singular identification. Each iteration presents a unique chromatic field, inviting viewers to consider how color alone can convey distinct moods and sensations despite sharing a name. The lacquer-on-glass technique creates a surface that is simultaneously transparent and opaque, reflective and absorptive, challenging conventional perception of painted surfaces. Richter's use of the Aladdin motif across multiple works echoes the story's themes of repetition, illusion, and transformation. These works collectively underscore his belief in the power of pure visual sensation.

Medium
Lacquer behind glass, mounted on Alu-Dibond
Dimensions

Notes

Inventory: RICGE1027

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Gerhard Richter, Aladin (Aladdin), 2010

This second Aladdin work from 2010 demonstrates that Richter assigned the same title to multiple distinct lacquer-behind-glass pieces within the series, emphasizing the primacy of color experience over singular identification. Each iteration presents a unique chromatic field, inviting viewers to consider how color alone can convey distinct moods and sensations despite sharing a name. The lacquer-on-glass technique creates a surface that is simultaneously transparent and opaque, reflective and absorptive, challenging conventional perception of painted surfaces. Richter's use of the Aladdin motif across multiple works echoes the story's themes of repetition, illusion, and transformation. These works collectively underscore his belief in the power of pure visual sensation.

Medium
Lacquer behind glass, mounted on Alu-Dibond
Dimensions
50 x 37 cm
Year
2010
Seen at
David Zwirner at IFPDA Print Fair, New York, USA

Related themes

Chromatic Field, Repeated Title, Color Variation, Abstract Pair, Glass Medium, Visual Sensation, Formal Exploration, Perception Study, Material Depth, Lacquer technique

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Collected by

Sebastián Naranjo, Art Institute of Chicago, Brittany Laques, Kyle Stewart, Alex Capecelatro