Artists

Valerio Adami

Press release

Valerio Adami unveils in Brussels a series of introspective and poignant paintings created over the past two years. This exhibition offers an immersion into the artist’s world, where vignettes of daily life are intertwined with various literary and artistic tributes. The unexpected palette contrasts with the apparent melancholy of his characters, and the often somber themes of the works, addressing grave subjects such as human finitude. Informed by his readings, Adami’s paintings challenge the rules of perspective, multiplying planes and vanishing points. Through these complex compositions, Adami seeks to provoke a philosophical inquiry into language. At 89 years old, Valerio Adami remains as relevant as ever, especially in a contemporary art context that continues to question the meaning of figuration and the artist’s role in a constantly evolving society. The recurring themes of exile, separation, and transformation resonate deeply in our era of social and cultural upheavals. His recognizable aesthetic, combining formal rigor with symbolic power, has influenced many creators. His recent retrospective at the Palazzo Reale in Milan was a powerful reminder of Valerio Adami’s indispensable place in the modern and contemporary art landscape.