The Reina Sofía Museum in Madrid is presenting a major retrospective, 'Viva el arte vivo,' dedicated to Argentine-Spanish artist Alberto Greco. The exhibition traces his evolution from early Informalist paintings to his radical conceptual practice, showcasing works from 1949 until his death in 1965, including photographs, drawings, collages, and literary pieces.
Greco is a pivotal figure for his development of 'living art' (arte vivo), a practice where he declared his own life, actions, and even entire cities as artworks. The retrospective highlights his significance in the experimental avant-garde, his influence from and on movements like Fluxus and New Realisms, and his enduring legacy in challenging the boundaries between art and everyday existence.