Piero Manzoni

Piero Manzoni is an Italian artist and philosopher, renowned for his unique take on conceptual art, particularly his exploration of the nature of art in relation to the human body and everyday objects. A prominent figure in the Milanese art scene, he challenged traditional boundaries of art, questioned the role and value of the artist in society, and influenced subsequent generations of artists, especially in the fields of conceptual and contemporary art. He is bold, unpredictable, provocative, introverted, and demanding. He likes abstract thinking, minimalism, and philosophy; dislikes figurative art and mainstream culture; had a transformative experience with Zen Buddhism; lived in Tokyo for a year; and always carries a notebook for sudden ideas.