Fondazione Merz

Named after Mario Merz, the Fondazione was established in 2005 as a centre for Contemporary Art with the intent to host exhibitions, events, education-related activities, and to further research and explore art.

Established in 2005, Fondazione Merz is a platform for contemporary art that hosts a variety of exhibitions, events, and educational activities. The building – a former heating plant for the Lancia factory dating from the 1930s – has a total area of 3,200 m², including 1,400 m² of exhibition space spread over three floors and an external area.

The Foundation collaborates with curators and professionals such as Vicente Todolí (Artistic Advisor at Hangar Bicocca, Milan), Frances Morris (former Director of Tate Modern, London), Richard Flood (Director of Special Projects & Curator at Large at the New Museum of Contemporary Art, New York), and Mariano Boggia. It also undertakes site-specific commissions and international projects.