CLAUDE VIALLAT

We are pleased to present our second solo exhibition dedicated to the painter Claude Viallat (Nîmes, 1936), one of the most influential figures in contemporary French art. This exhibition reaffirms our commitment to his work, following several outstanding projects in recent years. Among them, we highlight his first solo presentation at ARCO17, featuring a carefully curated selection of his works, and the monumental piece exhibited at ARCO19, among many others, further consolidating his presence in the Spanish art scene.

The exhibition comes at a key moment, following the recent retrospective Et pourtant si…, held just over a year ago at the Carré d’Art in Nîmes, his hometown. This exhibition has been one of the most significant ever dedicated to the painter, recognizing both his prolific career and his fundamental contribution to contemporary art.

From his studio in Nîmes, where he has developed most of his career, Viallat has built an unmistakable pictorial language based on the repetition of a single shape. For decades, he has explored endless variations of colors and textures through constant experimentation with all kinds of textile supports, achieving truly remarkable results. Ultimately, his works challenge tradition while inviting us to return to the purely essential, standing as a visual testament to the very essence of painting.