Austrian artist Lois Weinberger dies at 73

Lois Weinberger, an Austrian artist celebrated for his integration of art and nature, passed away at the age of 73 in Vienna. He was born in Tirol in 1947 and dedicated over three decades to transforming gardens into artistic expressions, examining the balance between nature and human influence. Since 2003, his wife, Franziska, was a key collaborator on his artistic endeavors. Weinberger's projects, reminiscent of Gilles Clément's concept of the 'third landscape', often addressed environmental issues within urban settings, emphasizing social and political narratives. Among his significant contributions was his 1997 intervention at documenta X, where he planted 'weed' species along deserted railway lines. He also showcased work at the 2009 Venice Biennale and created 'Making Faces' for the Green Island exhibition. His death followed a prolonged illness.