Gerhard Richter’s Nocturne #4: The Final Evening of the Exhibition at the Louis Vuitton Foundation

A contemporary German artist renowned for his monumental abstract works as well as his intimate figurative subjects, Gerhard Richter has been a leading figure in the art world for over 60 years. An eclectic and prolific painter, he is currently being honored at the Louis Vuitton Foundation. Amajor retrospective highlights his work and his highly recognizable style.

The Foundation is dedicating a major exhibition to this internationally renowned artist, bringing together more than 270 works dating from the 1960s to the present day. This exhibition offers us a glimpse into the unusual world of a painter like no other...

If you haven't yet had a chance to see the Gerhard Richter exhibition at the Fondation Louis Vuitton, we have good news: a special evening event will allow you to enjoy this unmissable artistic occasion. As with every major exhibition, the Fondation is organizing an evening event open to all.

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On this fourth and final evening at the Foundation, visitors are invited to wander through the exhibits in a more intimate setting. This museum night also features workshops, themed tours, and live performances by international artists. A true celebration of art in the evening light!

It's time to get out your calendar and mark your evening for Friday, February 6, 2026. The Gerhard Richter Night is just around the corner and waiting for you! Be sure to book your ticket early, as this event tends to draw a large crowd of enthusiasts.

The program for this Late Night event at the Louis Vuitton Foundation:

• 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  Micro-tours
  Departing every 30 minutes
  Join cultural mediators to meet an all-around artist whose genius has fueled six decades of creativity. Through his work, relive key moments of a bygone era, wander between abstraction and figuration, and explore the intimate space of an artist's workshop. This unprecedented retrospective, both in scale and timeframe, features 275 works from 1962 to 2024.
  
  
• 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM
  Open Space
  Level 2, Gallery 8
  Throughout the evening, a cultural mediator will shed light on The Song Trapper, an immersive multisensory video installation created specifically for Gallery 8 as part of the Open Space program by Danish artist Jakob Kudsk Steensen. Focusing on rare, little-known, or endangered ecosystems—such as dry lakes, submarine volcanoes, wetlands, and glaciers—his works weave diverse narratives, evoke emotions, and explore philosophies that reflect the impact of global transformations.
  
  
• 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM
  Workshop – Blurring the Sky
  Level 2
  Discover the delicate line between abstraction and figuration! Inspired by Gerhard Richter's Wolken [Clouds], this workshop invites you to create your own piece of sky. Using pastels and curious tools, experiment with different techniques to capture the characteristic blur of the German artist’s style.
  
  
• 7:30 PM - 9:15 PM
  DJ Set – Fip Squad
  Reception Hall
  Fip Squad embodies the spirit of Fip behind the turntables. From radio to DJ booth, the same passion and curiosity drive them: hip-hop, groove, house, funk, disco, afrobeat—eclecticism as their hallmark.
  
  
• 9:30 PM - 10:30 PM
  Live Performance – Zimmer90
  Auditorium
  Fresh off an international tour that took them as far as Mexico, German alternative pop band Zimmer90 is set to perform at the Foundation. Blending gentle melodies with danceable beats, the iconic duo Finn and Josch craft an ambitious universe where music, design, and art intertwine. With soothing synths, disco basslines, percussion-rich rhythms, and Josch’s distinctive vocals, Zimmer90 offers an aesthetic and dreamlike journey.
  
  
• 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM
  Eat & Drink
  Reception Hall
  La Cantine du Marché teams up with Refugee Food, an organization that welcomes, trains, and celebrates refugee chefs, highlighting the diversity and richness of global culinary cultures. From African-inspired dishes like dibi chicken sandwich with yassa sauce to Mediterranean flavors with halloumi snacks, enjoy a gourmet menu while sipping on sparkling cocktails.

Gerhard Richter: the retrospective exhibition of the German painter at the Louis Vuitton Foundation—our photos
At the Fondation Louis Vuitton, from October 17, 2025 to March 2, 2026, Gerhard Richter makes history with an XXL retrospective exhibition spanning over 60 years of creation. From photographic blur to scraped abstractions, from vibrant oils to sculptures in glass and steel, 270 works unravel the thread of a gesture as rigorous as it is moving. [Read more]