Established in 2005, Fondazione Merz presided by Beatrice Merz is as platform for contemporary art hosting a variety of exhibitions, events and education-related activities. The building – a former heating plant for the Lancia factory from the 1930s – has an overall area of 3,200 mq, of which 1,400 for an exhibition area over three floors and including an external area.
The Foundation works with collaborators and curators such as Vicente Todolí (artistic advisor at Hangar Bicocca, Milano), Frances Morris (Former Director at Tate Modern, London), Richard Flood (Director of Special Projects & Curator at Large of the New Museum of Contemporary Art, New York) and Mariano Boggia. It also works with site specific commissions and international projects.
Contacts & Details
OPENING:
tue, wed, thu, fri, sat, sun 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
CLOSING DAYS:
mon
T: +39 011 19719437
M: info@fondazionemerz.org
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Fondazione Merz ADDRESS
Via Limone, 24
ESTABLISHED
2005
Current Exhibitions
Exhibitions
Mario Merz: Something that removes the weight that retains the absurdity and the lightness of the fable
Fondazione Merz hosts the second part of “Qualcosa che toglie il peso che mantiene l’assurdità...
28 Oct 2024 - 02 Feb 2025
Fondazione Merz
Turin
Past Exhibitions
Exhibitions
Khalil Rabah: Through the Palestinian Museum of Natural History and Humankind
A new exhibition project conceived by artist Khalil Rabah
30 Oct 2023 - 28 Jan 2024
Fondazione Merz
Turin
Exhibitions
Michal Rovner: Alert
Fondazione Merz presents the new site-specific project by the artist Michal Rovner.
31 Oct 2022 - 29 Jan 2023
Fondazione Merz
Turin
Exhibitions
Marisa and Mario Merz. A pencil point can surpass consciousness
An unprecedented exhibition project, curated by Mariano Boggia, presenting the work of Marisa and Mario Merz in the unusual light of the times.
27 Apr 2021 - 09 Jan 2022
Fondazione Merz
Turin
The exhibition curated by Beatrice Merz and Timotea Prini at Fondazione Merz pays tribute to the artist...
28 Oct 2019 - 09 Feb 2020
Fondazione Merz
Turin
Exhibitions
Petrit Halilaj. Shkrepëtima
Of Kosovar origin, Petrit Halilaj (Kostërrc, Skenderaj-Kosovo 1986)is the winner of the art section...
29 Oct 2018 - 03 Feb 2019
Fondazione Merz
Turin
Exhibitions
Carlos Garaicoa: El Palacio de las Tres Historias
Curated by Claudia Gioia, this is a major exhibition dedicated to the work of Carlos Garaicoa. On this...
30 Oct 2017 - 04 Feb 2018
Fondazione Merz
Turin
Exhibitions
Zena el Khalil. Sacred Catastrophe: Healing Lebanon
The exhibition is presented by Fondazione Merz and Liban Art and is enriched by a series of numerous...
18 Sep 2017 - 27 Oct 2017
Fondazione Merz
Turin
Exhibitions
Henrik Håkansson Solo Show
Fondazione Merz presents a solo site-specific exhibition, curated by Maria Centonze, featuring works...
06 Jun 2017 - 17 Sep 2017
Fondazione Merz
Turin
Exhibitions
Petrit Halilaj
Fondazione Mario Merz, on occasion of the Mario Merz Prize – 2nd Edition Finalists Exhibition,...
08 Mar 2017 - 21 May 2017
Fondazione Merz
Turin
Exhibitions
Mario Merz Prize: The Finalists Of The 2nd Edition
On the occasion of the second edition of the “Mario Merz Prize”, Fondazione Merz presents a group...
08 Mar 2017 - 21 May 2017
Fondazione Merz
Turin
Exhibitions
Wael Shawky. Al Araba Al Madfuna
Curated by Abdellah Karroum, this site-specific exhibition by Wael Shawky is based on “Al Araba...
03 Nov 2016 - 05 Feb 2017
Fondazione Merz
Turin
Exhibitions
Mario Merz: La natura è l’equilibrio
Mario Merz. La natura è l’equilibrio (Nature is the balance) exhibition fits into the Fondazione’s programme...
04 Jul 2016 - 18 Sep 2016
Fondazione Merz
Turin
Exhibitions
Botto&Bruno: Society, you’re a crazy breed
Fondazione Merz presents “Society, you’re a crazy breed”, a new project by Turin-based...
09 Mar 2016 - 19 Jun 2016
Fondazione Merz
Turin
Exhibitions
Christian Boltanski: Dopo
From November 3, 2015, the Fondazione Merz presents Christian Boltanski. Dopo, a solo exhibition of the...
03 Nov 2015 - 31 Jan 2016
Fondazione Merz
Turin
Turin’s four urban contemporary art museums – the GAM Galleria Civica d’Arte Moderna e...
25 Apr 2015 - 08 Nov 2015
Castello di Rivoli
Turin
Exhibitions
Alfredo Jaar and the Love for Revolution
Fondazione Merz presents Alfredo Jaar’s exhibition Abbiamo amato tanto la rivoluzione (We loved it...
05 Nov 2013 - 02 Feb 2014
Fondazione Merz
Turin
Exhibitions
Elisabetta Benassi: Voglio fare subito una mostra
Fondazione Merz presents Voglio fare subito una mostra, the exhibition project by artist Elisabetta Benassi...
15 May 2013 - 08 Sep 2013
Fondazione Merz
Turin
