Marisa Merz's Living Sculptures Reexamined Through Pandemic Lens

In 1966, Marisa Merz created her 'Living Sculptures' by looping aluminum strips into various forms within her home in Turin, blending art with family life. As key figures in the Arte Povera movement, the Merz family interacted with these works daily, which sprawled across furniture and ceilings. Archive images depict the sculptures overtaking their living space. Merz showcased her work at Galleria Sperone in Turin in 1967, where the pieces hung from floor to ceiling. Another display at Galleria Civica d'Arte Moderna featured a solitary strip among traditional artworks. The sculptures were also featured in Tonino De Bernardi's 1967 film 'Il Mostre Verde.' Smaller versions are part of the Tate collection and were exhibited at the Venice Biennale. An online exclusive was released on 17 April 2020.