I was mostly aware of Friedrich’s work through Stewart Lee using it as a reference point in his 2016 show Content Provider, but even outside of the Stewart Lee-ness of it all, I was captivated by the piece itself, even at the time. I wouldn’t have necessarily gone out of my way to see an exhibition, but finding that it was on at the MoMA when we were in New York seemed like too good an opportunity to pass up. It turns out I’m even more of a fan of Friedrich’s work than I thought. The depth of colour in paintings like Ruins at Oybin are phenomenal. They took my breath away, sincerely. Obviously the main event is Wanderer Above The Sea Of Fog, and it is amazing to see in person.