Region 60s 0e
60°S, 0°E · Gerhard Richter · 2026-07-24
Gerhard Richter2026-07-24Gerhard Richter2026
Creative Rationale
Over the Antarctic Ocean at 60 degrees south latitude, fierce winds sweep across icy waters under extreme atmospheric conditions. The strong northwesterly winds at 17.2 m/s drive bold diagonal paint drags from upper-right to lower-left, while the steep pressure gradient of 7.22 Pa creates multiple revealed layers of complexity. The remarkable +24.1K temperature anomaly brings unexpected warmth to this polar region, manifesting as rich reds and yellows breaking through cooler surface greys and blues in classic Richter fashion.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.