Marisa Merz
Italian · b. 1926
Sculpture, installation, and painting
DESCRIPTION
Marisa Merz was a central figure of the Italian Arte Povera movement and the only female artist in the group. She is recognized for her use of humble and domestic materials like copper wire, clay, and paraffin wax to explore themes of interiority and the domestic sphere. She was awarded the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the 2013 Venice Biennale. Her work is held in major international collections including the Tate Modern and the Centre Pompidou.