As per our current Database, Mario Merz has been died on Nov 9, 2003 (age 78).
When Mario Merz die, Mario Merz was 78 years old.
Popular As | Mario Merz |
Occupation | Painter |
Age | 78 years old |
Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Born | January 1, 1925 (Italy) |
Birthday | January 1 |
Town/City | Italy |
Nationality | Italy |
Mario Merzโs zodiac sign is Capricorn. According to astrologers, Capricorn is a sign that represents time and responsibility, and its representatives are traditional and often very serious by nature. These individuals possess an inner state of independence that enables significant progress both in their personal and professional lives. They are masters of self-control and have the ability to lead the way, make solid and realistic plans, and manage many people who work for them at any time. They will learn from their mistakes and get to the top based solely on their experience and expertise.
Mario Merz was born in the Year of the Ox. Another of the powerful Chinese Zodiac signs, the Ox is steadfast, solid, a goal-oriented leader, detail-oriented, hard-working, stubborn, serious and introverted but can feel lonely and insecure. Takes comfort in friends and family and is a reliable, protective and strong companion. Compatible with Snake or Rooster.
Italian Sculptor and Painter associated with the Arte Povera movement. His first one-man exhibition occurred in 1954 at Turin's Galleria La Bussola.
He was imprisoned during World War II for his involvement with the anti-Fascist group Giustizia e Libertà. It was at this point that he started drawing to pass the time and experimenting with the continuous graphic stroke.
He was the subject of a 2002 film directed by British Artist, Tacita Dean.
He met his Artist wife Marisa while he was studying in Turin during the 1950s.
He was influenced by the work of poet Ezra Pound.