Gerhard Richter

I find this difficult to believe, but Tate Passé will soon open an exhibition by an artist who can actually paint! Gerhard Richter: Panorama runs from 6 October to 8 January 2012 (title link). He is 80 years old and has reinvented himself more times than has Madonna. Above is his beautiful Reader (1994) which proves what he can do with a paintbrush, but it isn't all this good. Some of his reinventions are fashionable dross. And the price! Adults £14, silver surfers £12. Give us a break, Tate. This is a rip-off for German tourists.