Said

"Said" is a 1993 painting by German artist Gerhard Richter, notable for its blurred representation of a photograph of the Palestinian intellectual Edward Said, reflecting Richter's exploration of memory, identity, and the complexities of representation. The work exemplifies Richter's signature technique of using a squeegee to manipulate paint, creating a tension between abstraction and figuration that invites critical engagement with the subject matter and its broader cultural implications.

"Said" by Gerhard Richter is a 1986 oil on canvas work that features a blurred, abstracted portrait rendered in a muted palette of grays, whites, and blacks. The painting exemplifies Richter's signature technique of employing a squeegee to manipulate paint, resulting in a dynamic interplay of form and texture that challenges the viewer's perception of representation and abstraction.