Fibonacci Tables 1974 - 1976

Curator: Fibonacci Tables by Mario Merz. I find it so visually arresting, almost dreamlike. What do you make of the composition? Editor: The arrangement is certainly unusual. We have these groupings of tables, each set with what appear to be skulls or masks, illuminated by neon Fibonacci numbers. It reads as a commentary on growth, both mathematical and perhaps societal. Curator: Precisely. Merz, a key figure in Arte Povera, frequently employed the Fibonacci sequence to represent the organic expansion of the universe and the cyclical nature of life. The tables could signify communities or gatherings. Editor: The Arte Povera movement's focus on humble materials really comes through. The sheer scale of the canvas, combined with the rawness of the application, creates a sense of immediacy. Curator: His use of neon alongside these rudimentary images of tables adds a layer of tension, a dialogue between the natural and the artificial. Are we, as a society, evolving naturally, or are we being forced into predetermined configurations? Editor: An important question to consider, especially within our current political landscape. It seems Merz really made us think about what is meaningful. Curator: A powerful message indeed.