Benjamin Katz Photos: Atelier Gerhard Richter Picture book Art Used JPN. Benjamin Katz Photos: Atelier Gerhard Richter This is a photo collection of the atelier production scenes from the 1980s and 1990s of Gerhard Richter, who is said to be the greatest living artist. There are also scenes where he chats with his pet cat and friends. There is a photo depicting the famous candle series on the Sonic Youth cover. This is not an art book. Richter is the subject. The entire story is monochrome. International Buyers – Please Note.