Two Candles poster by Gerhard Richter

This poster featuring Richter's Two Candles was created for the Fast Forward exhibition at the Dallas Art Museum in 1995. The artwork was originally painted by Richter in 1982. Two Candles is part of Richter's Still Life series, where he explores themes of simplicity and symbolism. The painting depicts a pair of lit candles, rendered with Richter’s signature blurred technique, which imbues the scene with a sense of ethereal calmness and introspection. This work reflects Richter’s exploration of perception and the transient nature of light and life. By presenting these everyday objects with a blurred, almost ghostly quality, Richter invites viewers to contemplate the fleeting and often overlooked aspects of ordinary life.