Gallery Sessions: Gerhard Richter’s October 18, 1977 in Context

The Museum of Modern Art, Floor 2, Marron Atrium

Gerhard Richter. *October 18, 1977* (one panel of 15). 1988. Oil on canvas, 15 panels, installation variable. The Sidney and Harriet Janis Collection, gift of Philip Johnson, and acquired through the Lillie P. Bliss Bequest (all by exchange); Enid A. Haupt Fund; Nina and Gordon Bunshaft Bequest Fund; and gift of Emily Rauh Pulitzer. © 2019 Gerhard Richter

In 1988, Gerhard Richter created 15 paintings based on photographs of the Red Army Faction (RAF), a German left-wing terrorist group active throughout the 1970s. Together, we will put Richter's work in historical and art historical context and discuss his unique process.

This session is led by Lauren Kaplan.

Join us for lively conversations and engaging activities, facilitated by Museum educators, that offer insightful and unusual ways to engage with MoMA’s collection and special exhibitions.

Gallery Sessions are free for members and Museum admission ticket holders. No registration is required. Groups meet in the Marron Atrium, Floor 2.

FM headsets for sound amplification are available for all talks.

This event accompanies The Long Run.

This event is part of Gallery Sessions.

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