Piero Manzoni

Origins

Piero Manzoni was an Italian artist who was active in the 1950s and 1960s. He is best known for his provocative works that challenged the traditional notion of art. Manzoni gained fame for his 'Artist's Shit' series, where he canned his own excrement and labeled it as art. This controversial piece questioned the commodification of art and the value placed on the artist's name. His work also included the 'Living Sculptures' series, in which he would present himself as an artwork. Manzoni's visual style can be described as conceptual and conceptualist, with a focus on questioning the boundaries and purpose of art.