Maurizio Cattelan's obsession with gunshots has culminated in his latest exhibition at Gagosian in Mayfair, where he creates art by shooting gold-coated panels with a shotgun. Originally conceived in the 90s, his idea evolved from a live shooting performance behind bulletproof glass to the current conceptual pieces displaying gaping holes in the gold surface. Cattelan's works are striking, combining beauty with brutality, and serve as a commentary on violence and opulence in contemporary art, reflecting the current political climate.
Cattelan reflects on his obsession with gunshots, culminating in artwork that leaves violent impressions on opulent gold surfaces, merging conceptual art with stark violence.
His original idea of being shot at behind bulletproof glass evolved into a series of artworks where gunshots are now celebrated in an oddly beautiful yet confrontational manner.
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