Liam Gillick and Alan Charlton, two British artists with deep ties to Modernism, are paired for the first time in a dual exhibition at Alfonso Artiaco in Naples. Gillick, a former Young British Artist associated with relational aesthetics, presents new aluminum and Plexiglas sculptures including "Euphoric Production Cycle" (2025), while Charlton, known for his lifelong dedication to grey monochromes, contributes three works featuring circles, squares, and triangles. The show runs through January 10, 2025.
This exhibition matters because it brings together two generations of artists who share a resistance to representation and illusion, yet approach materiality and form from distinct angles. By juxtaposing Gillick's production-focused, viewer-dependent sculptures with Charlton's rigorous, restrained paintings, the gallery creates a dialogue that illuminates the enduring relevance of Modernist inquiry in contemporary art. The pairing also highlights the influence Charlton has had on Gillick, offering a rare opportunity to trace conceptual and aesthetic threads across decades of practice.