Julian Opie's Walking Figures at Galleria Valentina Bonomo, Rome

Julian Opie presents thirteen new walking figures at Galleria Valentina Bonomo in Rome. The artist photographs people on the street, selects subjects, and strips them of details through minimalization, creating stylized silhouettes that retain character. The figures move in groups or alone, with only a few facing the viewer. According to Valentino Catricalà, director of SODA Gallery in Manchester, the walking figures symbolize universal movement and progression, shifting focus from individuality to motion. The exhibition invites viewers to recognize themselves in the figures, reflecting on society and contemporary icons.