Matteo Costanzo's 'American Drumpf' at Tomav in Moresco

Matteo Costanzo (Rome, 1985) presents 'American Drumpf' at Tomav in Moresco (Fermo), an exhibition exploring populism and mass media through visual overload. The title references the German-origin term 'Drumpf,' used by Donald Trump's opponents to mock his European roots. Costanzo draws on Visual Studies theories to examine how images shape perception, identity, and social conformity. The show includes works like 'epicfail [ground control],' inspired by David Bowie's 'Space Oddity,' and 'self_redemption [soft power],' featuring Skeletor entangled in an installation. Curator Barbara Caterbetti describes the works as 'brief blackouts in the system' that challenge normative thought. The exhibition critiques media-driven homogenization and populism, yet offers ironic possibilities for radical change. It features video, stickers, polyurethane sculptures, and more.