Biography

Born in Torino, 1931 - 2019 Solo Exhibitions 2019Marisa Merz: Geometrie sconnesse palpiti geometrici, Collezione Giancarlo e Danna Olgiati, Lugano2018Hauser and Wirth, New YorkThe Sky Is a Great Space, curated by Connie Butler, Museu de Serralves, PortoThe Sky Is a Great Space, curated by Connie Butler, Museum der Moderne Salzburg, Salzburg2017The Sky Is a Great Space, curated by Connie Butler, Metropolitan Museum New YorkThe Sky Is a Great Space, curated by Connie Butler Hammer Museum, Los Angeles2016Mario e Marisa Merz, Macro, RomaGladstone Gallery, New York2013Serpentine Gallery, LondonGladstone Gallery, New York2012Disegnare disegnare ridisegnare il pensiero immagine che cammina, Fondazione Merz, TorinoGalleria Christian Stein, Milano2011Gladstone Gallery, BrusselsMarisa Merz: non corrisponde eppur fiorisce, Fondazione Querini Stampalia, Venezia

2010Gladstone Gallery, New YorkCentre internationale d'art et du paysage, Ile de Vassivière2008Galleria Christian Stein, Milano2007Museo D'Arte Contemporanea Donnaregina, Napoli2006Gladstone Gallery, New York2004Barbara Gladstone Gallery, New York2003Kunstmuseum Winterthur, Winterthur2002Marian Goodman Gallery, Paris1998Villa delle Rose, Galleria d'Arte Moderna, Bologna1996Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam1995Kunstmuseum Winterthur , Winterthur1994Museé National d'Art Moderne Centre Georges Pompidou, ParisBarbara Gladstone Gallery, New York1993Galleria Christian Stein, Milano1984Jean and Karin Bernier Gallery, Athens1980Galleria Tucci Russo, Torino1979Jean and Karin Bernier Gallery, Athens1975Galleria l'Attico, Roma1969Galleria l'Attico, Roma1967Galleria Gian Enzo Sperone, Torino Group Exhibitions 2018Arte Povera: Homage to Amalfi ’68, Philadelphia Museum of Art, PhiladelphiaA Mind of Winter, Chesa Planta, Samedan2017È solo un inizio. 1968, curated by Ester Coen, Galleria Nazionale d’Arte Moderna e Contemporanea di Roma, Roma2015TUTTOVERO, Fondazione Merz and Castello di Rivoli, Torino2014Bernier-Eliades Gallery, AthensLooking Back: The Eighth White Columns Annual, White Columns, New York2013Parallel views: Italian and Japanese Art from the 1950s, 60s and 70s, The Warehouse, DallasIl Palazzo Enciclopedico/The Enciclopedic Palace, curated by Massimiliano Giorni, Biennale di Venezia, Venezia2011Arte Povera International curated by G. Celant and B. Merz, Castello di Rivoli, Torino2010Che fare? Kunstmuseum, Leichtenstein2009Visage, New Galerie de France, ParisOrientamento, Galleria Cardi, Pietrasanta2008Revolutions – Forms that Turn, Biennale of SydneyLife on Mars, 55 th Carnegie International, Pittsburgh2007Makers and Modelers, Gladstone Gallery, New York2006Wrestle, CCS Bard /Hessel Museum of Art, Annandale-on-Hudson, New York2001Zero to Infinity: Arte Povera 1962-1972, Tate Modern, London, Walker Art Center, Minneapolis,Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, Hirschhorn Museum, Washington1998Marisa Merz, Domenico Bianchi, Galleria Christian Stein, Milano1995Die italienische Metamorphose, 1943-1968, Kunstmuseum Wolfsburg1994The Italian Metamorphosis,1943-1968, Guggenheim Museum, New York1989Bilderstreit, Messehallen, CologneEinleuchten, Deichtorhallen Hamburg1988Zeitlos, Hamburger Bahnhof, BerlinBiennale di Venezia1987Octobre des Arts, Museé Saint Pierre Art Contemporain, Lyon1986Fideliter, 1966-1986, Galleria Christian Stein, TorinoSonsbeek, ArnhemSkulpturSein, Städtische Kunsthalle, Düsseldorf1985Del arte povera a 1985, Palazio Velazques, Palazio de cristal, MadridThe KNOT Arte Povera at P.S.1, P.S.1., New YorkPromenades, Parc Lullin, Centre d'Art Contemporain, GenevaDe Sculptura, Messepalast, WienSpuren, Skulpturen, und Monumente ihrer praezisen Reise, Kunsthaus Zürich1984Gallery Albert Baronian, BruxellesOuverture/Arte Contemporanea, Castello di Rivoli, TorinoCoerenza in coerenza: dall'Arte Povera al 1984, Mole Antonelliana, Torino1982Documenta 7, Kassel1981Identité Italienne: l'art en Italie depuis 1959, Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris1980Chambres d'Amis, GenevaBiennale di Venezia1979Le stanze, Castello Colonna, Genezzano1978Galleria Franco Toselli (con Mario Merz), Milano1977Arte in Italia 1960-1977, Galleria Civica d'Arte Moderna, Torino, Galleria Salvatore, Milano1976Autori vari per Europa-America, Galleria Franz Paludetto- LP220, Torino1975Mostra per le fabbriche occupate, Galleria Multipli, Torino1974Galleria Franco Toselli (con Mario Merz), Milano1970Gennaio 70, III Biennale della Pittura Giovane, Museo Civico, Bologna1969Aeroporto di Ciampino, RomaOp Losse Schroeven, Stedelijk Museum, AmsterdamVerbogene Strukturen, Museum Folkwang, Essen1968Arte Povera + Azione Povera, Arsenali dell'Antica Republica, AmalfiCentro Studio Colautti, Salerno1967Piper Club, TorinoDeposito d'Arte presente, Torino Awards 2013Biennale di Venezia Golden Lion 20132001Biennale di Venezia Award for lifetime achievement