Piero Gilardi's Retrospective at CCC Tours Highlights His Radical Ecological Art

From June 26 to November 7, the Centre de création contemporaine (CCC) in Tours is showcasing a retrospective of Piero Gilardi, an Italian artist. Concurrently, he is involved in 'D'après nature' at the Château d'Avignon, running from June 26 to October 31. Gilardi, who hails from Turin, gained prominence in the 1960s with his innovative 'tappeti natura' (nature carpets). He played a role in pivotal exhibitions and is associated with the early developments of Arte Povera. However, his significance has often been overlooked due to his disdain for the art market. After stepping away from art in 1969, he made a comeback in the early 1980s. His enduring project, the Parco Arte Vivente in Turin, embodies his dedication to social sculpture and ecological art.