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First US Survey of Zero Group Artists Outside Gallery System

exhibition · 2026-04-23

A new survey highlights the Zero group, a collective of artists who worked outside the traditional gallery system by staging single-evening exhibitions in their own studios and issuing manifestos. While some members like Lucio Fontana are well known in America, this marks the first comprehensive survey of the lesser-known group in the United States. The article is authored by Bryan Balla for artcritical.

Key facts

  • Zero group artists worked outside the gallery system.
  • They staged single-evening exhibitions, often in their own studios.
  • They issued manifestos with these events.
  • Lucio Fontana is a recognized member in America.
  • This is the first survey of the group in the States.
  • The survey focuses on lesser-known members of Zero.
  • The article is by Bryan Balla.
  • The publication is artcritical.

Entities

Artists

  • Lucio Fontana

Institutions

  • artcritical

Locations

  • United States

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