Marisa Merz, Fondazione Merz, 2012, RARE, Fine Exhibition Catalogue

Fondazione Merz et al. Marisa Merz (Torino: Fondazione Merz, 2012).

Italian and English, RARE, Fine, SC, 8vo, 8 1/4" x 5 3/4," 117 pp., including illustrations and Biobibliography.

ISBN: 9788877572554

Bilingual text in Italian and English. RARE. Fine multicolored pictorial paper wrappers, black lettering to front and spine. Covers have slight wear to tips and head and tail of spine, else pristine and intact, binding tight. Pages pristine and intact. Replete with color illustrations. RARE in the trade. Exhibition catalogue published on the occasion of a show, "disegnare, disegnare, ridisegnare, il pensiero immagine che cammina" ("drawing, drawing, redrawing, the thought moving image"), which featured the works of Marisa Merz (1926-2016), an Italian artist and sculptor. She was part of the Arte Povera movement which sought to subvert the traditions of "high-end" art. Merz incorporated a variety of works such as drawings, sculptures, and mixed-media art for this show. The exhibition was held at Fondazione Merz in Torino from May 16, 2012-January 6, 2013. Principally printed color photographs. Includes brief sections of text.