Close to Disruption Act.1
I AM TOXIC! Exhibition 
Academy of Fine Arts Vienna
Sculpture Garden - Kurzbauergasse 9
Close To Disruption Act.1

Transit
Sculptural Installation
2024

Quiet Rupture
Sculpture
2025
Membrana
Audio Installation
2024
Heavenly:Contrasts
Audio Installation  
2025
:: off space
Site Specific Installation
Weissenstein Castle, Matrei, Austria
2024
Close To Disruption Act.1 and Act.2
The Pulse Of The Machine Exhibition
Moos Atelier 
Glockengasse 6 - Vienna
Close To Disruption Act.2
The Pulse Of The Machine Exhibition
Glockengasse 6 - Vienna

A Threat To You, Is A Threat To Me, And To All Of Us.
Sexy Solidarities Exhibition - pffv2025
Academy of Fine Arts Vienna
Semperdepot - Lehárgasse 8 
Membrana 
Audio Installation
2024
Your Negligence, Our Demise.
SKB Artes
Weggenstein 12A, Bolzano, IT


ABOUT



MATTEO DE CAMINADA (he-him, b. 2001, Bolzano, IT) is an interdisciplinary artist, architecture graduate, designer, and curator, as well as an activist engaged in queer rights and the pursuit of a more inclusive, peaceful society. His practice articulates a clear artistic and political stance: the subversion of entrenched social conventions, the dismantling of problematic normative ideologies, and the advocacy for a progressive and equitable future. De Caminada lives and works between Italy, Austria and Germany while maintaining a strong digital presence through platforms such as Instagram and mdc000.xyz, launched in 2024 to host and distribute “objects of art and function.” He holds a degree in Architecture and is currently studying Fine Arts at Bauhaus University in Germany. His work unfolds mainly across institutional and independent contexts in Austria, Germany, Greece and Italy.




ARTIST STATEMENT

I believe art is inherently political. If it isn’t, it risks becoming mere ornament, self-congratulatory and disengaged. There‘s nothing inherently wrong with ornament, but let’s be clear: ornament decorates; art should disrupt, create tension, in my opinion.
My artistic practice is deeply rooted in my personal and social experiences, drawing from my strong queer identity, moments of trauma, and profound emotional introspection. I continuously analyse and question my surroundings, allowing my work to offer a nuanced and critical perspective on the world around me. My nonconformist mindset compels me to challenge outdated social norms and behaviors, using my art as a tool for critique and reflection.
I engage with multiple media, often integrating different materials and techniques, with a primary focus on sculpture. My practice sometimes positions me as a mediator between the object and the viewer, fostering interaction and dialogue.
Through my creations, I seek to subvert entrenched social conventions, dismantling restrictive ideologies and advocating for a more inclusive, progressive, and equitable society. My work is an ongoing exploration of identity, perception, and resistance. An invitation to rethink the structures that define our collective existence.




BOOKINGS

You can book me for:
Artwork photography
Performance & conceptual art photography
Fashion photography – campaigns, model portfolios, and fashion projects.




CV - PORTFOLIO

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Close To Disruption (2025)
Series of Sculptures
Variable Dimensions
Stainless Steel, Animal Antlers, PVC, Polyester Webbing, Aluminium, Poly(methyl methacrylate).

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Close to Disruption Act.1 - I AM TOXIC Exhibition
Academy of Fine Arts Vienna - Sculpture Garden

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Close To Disruption Act.1 Mechanisms of Natural Self Protection

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Close To Disruption Act.1 Mechanisms of Artificial Self Protection

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Close To Disruption Act.1 and Act.2
The Pulse Of The Machine Exhibition
Moos Atelier - Glockengasse 6 - Vienna





Heavenly Contrast (2025)
Sculptural (Sound) Installation
Variable Dimensions
Concrete, Stainless Steel, Rusty Metal, Dead Bird, Cruxifix, Energy Drink, Aluminium, Rusty Stone.

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Transit (2024)
Sculptural Installation
206x98x104 cm
Stainless Steel, Nylon, Cotton

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A Threat To You, Is A Threat To Me,
And To All Of Us. (2025)
Sculptural (Sound-Video) Installation
Variable Dimensions
Stainless Steel, Human hair, Latex Skin, Plaster, Earth, Stone, Aluminium, Nylon.

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A Threat To You, Is A Threat To Me, And To All Of Us. - Sexy Solidarities Exhibition
Academy of Fine Arts Vienna  - Semperdepot

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Speaker

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Projector

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Latex Skin, Human Hair, ruptured by Steel Knife


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Membrana (2024)
Sculptural (Sound) Installation
Variable Dimensions
Stainless Steel, PVC, Plaster, Cotton, Aluminium


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