Richard Lindner: A Visionary of Urban Eroticism Richard Lindner, born in Hamburg, Germany, in 1901, was a truly singular figure in 20th-century art – a German-American painter whose work pulsed with an arresting blend of urban energy, unsettling eroticism, and a distinctly mechanical sensibility. His journey, spanning decades and continents, shaped a body of work that continues to fascinate and provoke, offering a unique visual commentary on gender roles, mass media, and the evolving landscape of modern life. Lindner’s artistic universe is one of striking originality, rooted in European infl…