The lone woman in a movement dominated by men, she made sculptures and paintings that are tough, precarious, and unflaggingly original. Her career blossomed late in life.
Named in 1967 by the critic Germano Celant, Arte Povera constituted less a strict movement than a loose fraternity of artists working in Italy with "poor," everyday materials—over and against the…
Both artists were selected by the Biennale's board at the suggestion of Massimiliano Gioni, curator of the international art exhibition, "The Encyclopedic Palace." The awards will be presented durin…