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Gerhard Richter

Born on February 9, 1932

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The 95th anniversary falls on February 9, 2027, in 108 days.

Gerhard Richter (German:; born 9 February 1932) is a German visual artist. Richter has produced abstract as well as photorealistic paintings, photographs and glass pieces.

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