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Daniel Richter

Daniel Richter

Angst macht keinen Lärm

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Context

The work is the cover of the debut single “Angst macht keinen Lärm” by the Hamburg punk band Angeschissen, which was released in 1988. The band, led by Jens Rachut, existed from 1984 to 1988 and was signed to the label Buback Tonträger & Konzerte, which Richter took over in 2005. In addition to his painting, Richter designed LP covers, posters, and T-shirts, often on controversial socio-political topics. The sparse drawing of an emaciated man is reminiscent of disfigured veterans returning from World War I. Art historian Eva Meyer-Herrmann writes in her book “Daniel Richter: Bilder von früh bis heute”: “The anger and humor evident in the design of the record sleeve are more than just punk attitude. The image reflects the harshness of social conflicts.”

About Daniel Richter

Daniel Richter (born 1962 in Eutin, Germany) ​​is one of the most important contemporary German artists, known for his large-scale paintings that often blend vibrant figuration with abstract and surreal elements. He studied at the Hochschule für bildende Künste Hamburg from 1991 to 1995 under Werner Büttner and worked as an assistant to Albert Oehlen, who influenced his early development. Richter’s early work featured psychedelic and abstract motifs reminiscent of graffiti and intricate ornamentation, while since 2002, his focus shifted to large-scale narrative scenes inspired by history, media imagery, and social realities, rendered with bright colors and often charged with political and social commentary. His paintings explore themes of violence, alienation, and societal tension, combining allegory with raw emotional power. Since 2015, his style has evolved to a more abstracted focus on human forms with dynamic compositions that balance abstraction and figuration. Richter has exhibited widely internationally and holds professorships in Berlin and Vienna. His work is part of many major public and private collections worldwide.

Photo Daniel Richter: Eva Herzog

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