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Gerhard Richter — Age & Birthday

Born: 9 February 1932 · Age: 94

How old is Gerhard Richter?

Gerhard Richter is 94 years old as of October 2026. He was born on 9 February 1932.

Contemporary German artist known for his abstract and photorealistic paintings

Did you know?He escaped from East Germany just months before the Berlin Wall was built, leaving behind many of his early artworks.

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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Age: 94
Status: Living

Born: February 9, 1932 · Dresden, Germany
Nationality: German
Known for: Art

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Spouse: Isa Genzken

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