Mario Merz Retrospective Opens in Palermo at ZACentrale
ZACentrale, the Palermo hub of Turin-based Fondazione Merz, presents 'My Home’s Wind', a retrospective dedicated to Arte Povera pioneer Mario Merz, marking the 20th anniversary of his death. The exhibition, curated by his daughter Beatrice Merz, runs until 19 November 2023 and features iconic works from 1969 to 2002, including igloos, Fibonacci sequence (2002), and Pittore in Africa (1984). The show is part of a broader project spanning Turin and other locations. ZACentrale was established in 2022 within the Cantieri Culturali alla Zisa, a post-industrial cultural district. Merz, who had no direct ties to Sicily, is celebrated for his use of natural materials, neon, and igloo forms emphasizing temporality. The exhibition aims to generate new dialogue in the space and cements Palermo’s growing contemporary art scene.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'My Home’s Wind' runs until 19 November 2023 at ZACentrale in Palermo.
- Retrospective marks 20th anniversary of Mario Merz's death.
- Works span from 1969 to 2002, including igloos, Fibonacci sequence (2002), and Pittore in Africa (1984).
- ZACentrale opened in 2022 within Cantieri Culturali alla Zisa.
- Fondazione Merz, based in Turin, established ZACentrale as its southern hub.
- Beatrice Merz, the artist's daughter, heads the foundation and curated the exhibition.
- Merz was a leading figure in the Arte Povera movement.
- The project continues in Turin and other locations after Palermo.
Entities
Artists
- Mario Merz
- Marisa Merz
- Beatrice Merz
- Agata Polizzi
- Robert Boccaccino
- Harald Szeemann
Institutions
- ZACentrale
- Fondazione Merz
- Cantieri Culturali alla Zisa
- Manifesta
Locations
- Palermo
- Sicily
- Italy
- Turin
- Milan
- Venice