Lingotto 1969

"Lingotto" (1969) by Italian artist Mario Merz (1925-2003) is a prime example of Arte Povera, a movement that employed everyday materials. The artwork features a wooden platform supported by a steel triangular structure positioned before a dense grouping of birch branches. Merz's use of natural elements and industrial materials in "Lingotto" reflects the movement's focus on challenging traditional artistic boundaries and engaging with the material world. This sculpture exemplifies the raw aesthetic and conceptual depth of Arte Povera, a significant artistic trend of the late 1960s and 1970s.