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Gerhard Richter turns 85

February 9, 2017

German painter, sculptor, and photographer Gerhard Richter is one of the word's most important artists. The Musuem Ludwig in Cologne has devoted an exhibition to Richter -- to mark his 85th birthday.

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Köln Gerhard Richter in seinem Atelier
Image: picture-alliance/dpa/O. Berg

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