Piero Manzoni

Piero Manzoni (1933–1963) was an Italian artist, painter and draftsperson.

Also recorded as Piero Meroni Manzoni di Chiosca e Poggiolo; Piero Manzoni di Chiosca e Poggiolo.

Overview

Born at Soncino in 1933, died at Milan in 1963.

In detail

Piero Manzoni studied at Catholic University of the Sacred Heart. the recorded working language is Italian.

The field of work recorded is conceptual art and visual arts. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are conceptual art, figure and abstract art. The authority associates the name with Arte Povera.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Milan and Paris. Membership is recorded of Zero.

Works named in the authority record are Artist's Shit, Achromes, Linee, Body of Air and Manifesto for the International Exhibition of Nothing.

Work by Piero Manzoni is recorded in the collections of Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Städel Museum, Art Institute of Chicago, Museum of Modern Art and Tate.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Piero Manzoni”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q472756: Piero Manzoni

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