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The Blur Between Memory and Truth: Why Gerhard Richter’s Work Speaks to Us
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The Blur Between Memory and Truth: Why Gerhard Richter’s Work Speaks to Us

Gerhard Richter’s art lingers in the space between clarity and ambiguity. His blurred images—often based on photographs from personal and political history—don’t offer conclusions. Instead, they invite us to sit with complexity. In a world that craves certainty and instant interpretation, Richter’s refusal to resolve becomes one of his most essential gestures.

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