Marisa Merz
Marisa Merz | |
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| Born | 23 May 1926 Turin, Italy |
| Died | 20 July 2019 (aged 93) Turin, Italy |
| Known for | Sculpture |
| Movement | Arte Povera |
| Awards | Biennale di Venezia Award for Lifetime Achievement |
Marisa Merz (née Maria Luisa Truccato 23 May 1926 – 20 July 2019) was an Italian artist and sculptor. In the 1960s, Merz was the only female protagonist associated with the radical Arte povera movement. In 2013 she was awarded the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the Venice Biennale. She lived and worked in Turin, Italy.