10/04/2026
William N. Copley’s solo exhibition, ‘X-Rated (1972–1974)’, is currently on view in our Berlin gallery at Goethestraße 2/3 until 22 April.
The ‘X-Rated’ series represents a singular chapter in Copley’s oeuvre, deliberately set apart from the prevailing currents of the early-1970s art scene. Even in today’s uncensored and image-saturated world, Copley’s suggestive canvases retain a subversive charge. By merging art and eroticism, Copley challenged conservative norms and rejected the notion of artistic neutrality, clearing away moralistic constraints in favour of directness and humour.
Video: Holger Neihaus, 2026