Gilberto Zorio (Andorno Micca, 1944) is one of the leading exponents of Italian Arte Povera.

Recurring elements of his works are the stars, spears, animal skins

In 1963 he presented hs first exhibition at the Small Gallery of Modern Art in Turin. Since 1967, is known as one of the earliest exponents of the poor art (Arte Povera). His first solo was in 1969, in Paris. Author of geometric sculptures, notably star-shaped, in the eighties in his work introduces research about light and energy, using light sources and chemical reactions in progress. There were numerous monographic exhibitions dedicated to the artist, including one at the Centre Georges Pompidou (1986), the Tel Aviv Museum of Art (1987), the University of Philadelphia (1988) and Berkeley (1992), the MAMbo of Bologna (2009).