Piene, Mack, Uecker Light, Space and Time

The exhibition 'Piene, Mack, Uecker – Light, Space and Time' at Almine Rech Paris Matignon presents works by Otto Piene, Heinz Mack, and Günther Uecker, the founding members of the ZERO group. The show features fourteen works spanning from the 1950s to the present day, exploring the artists' engagement with movement, energy, and light.

Founded in 1957 by Mack and Piene, with Uecker joining in 1961, the ZERO group sought a new artistic vocabulary distinct from the prevailing cynicism of other avant-garde movements. Their practice emphasized novel materials and elemental forces, aiming to push the boundaries of artistic expression and explore optic and kinetic possibilities. The exhibition highlights how their work, characterized by enduring optimism, continues to resonate.