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14th July 2009

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Modern Times, an exhibition by Gerhard Richter, one of the world’s greatest living artists, is presented at mima Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art from 28 August until 15 November 2009.

Artwork - Gerhard Richter, Abstraktes Bild (809-3), 1994
Above: Gerhard Richter, Abstraktes Bild (809-3).

One of the most significant artists in modern times, Gerhard Richter’s career spans nearly five decades. Currently living and working in Cologne, he has influenced the world of art and culture greatly. With works held by almost every major museum in the world, he is said to have ‘brought painting back to life.’

The exhibition forms part of the first year of exhibitions and displays from ARTIST ROOMS being shown nationally, with the support of independent charity The Art Fund and in Scotland, of the Scottish Government. Throughout 2009, 18 museums and galleries across the UK will be showing over 30 ARTIST ROOMS exhibitions, presenting many works previously unseen in public.

For this exhibition mima is expanding its existing education and public programme to create enhanced opportunities to work with 14-21 year olds. The production of ‘The Modern Times’, a newspaper designed by, and for young people will present new ways of looking at the exhibition through news, interviews, photographs, thoughts, and comments, and will be distributed free to 48,000 homes in Middlesbrough. The Art Fund has supported this programme as part of its overall funding package for the nationwide tour of ARTIST ROOMS.

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About mima

Photo by Mike Kipling

mima is one of the UK's leading galleries for modern and contemporary art and craft. The landmark building designed by Erick van Egeraat Architects is situated in the heart of Middlesbrough. mima opened to international critical acclaim in January 2007.

Hosting temporary exhibitions of fine art and craft from 1900 to the present, mima showcases work by internationally acclaimed artists. The quarterly programme includes painting, drawing, ceramics, jewellery, sound, film, mixed media, photography and sculpture. Exhibitions change every quarter and admission is free.

mima is part of Middlesbrough Council and is funded by Middlesbrough Council and Arts Council England. The building was realised with support from: One NorthEast, Government Office North East, Northern Rock Foundation and The Foyle Foundation.

Download: mima Autumn Brochure

mima Autumn Brochure

Featuring Gerhard Richter - Modern Times, Manners of the Present works from mima collection, Giovanni Corvaja - Alchemia, Morton Feldman - For Philip Guston, Summer Art Fair Ornament is Crime? and the Autumn Events Programme.