Gerhard Richter, born in 1932 in Dresden, is known for a practice spanning photorealism, abstraction, and experimental photographic techniques. Educated in Dresden and Düsseldorf, his early focus on photographic imagery led to a distinctive blurred photorealism. Notable projects include the "Atlas" series, a compilation of photographs, sketches, and collages, and abstract paintings created using his squeegee method. Richter’s work navigates the boundaries of painting and photography with a consistent interest in surface, texture, and color. His career is marked by ongoing stylistic evolution, making him one of the most influential figures in contemporary art.