Giacinto Cerone's 'Santo e contrario' at Galleria Gruppo Credito Valtellinese

The Galleria Gruppo Credito Valtellinese in Milan presents 'Giacinto Cerone. Santo e contrario', a retrospective exhibition dedicated to the Italian sculptor Giacinto Cerone (Melfi, 1957 – Rome, 2004), curated by Raffaele Gavarro. The show focuses exclusively on white sculptures from various periods, complemented by a selection of large works on paper. A key piece is 'Caramellone' (1993), a two-meter-high plaster sculpture that encapsulates Cerone's formal vocabulary: accumulation, dramatic forms, and a dialectic between project and chaos. The exhibition aims to reassess Cerone's legacy, often overlooked by contemporary art historiography, and positions him outside the post-informal tradition. Gavarro draws parallels with contemporary artists such as Alis/Filiol, Roberto Cuoghi, and Luca Monterastelli, while noting Cerone's solitary practice and his engagement with art history (e.g., Medardo Rosso) and architecture. The exhibition is promoted by the Galleria Gruppo Credito Valtellinese in collaboration with the Archivio Cerone, coordinated by Cerone's widow Elena. A catalog published by Manfredi edizioni accompanies the show. The exhibition runs until January 21, 2017.