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In 1998, artists Eva & Franco Mattes created the pseudonym Darko Maver, a fictional reclusive artist whose life was set in the former Yugoslavia and influenced by the ongoing war. Maver’s purported early works were life-size sculptures made from wax, learn more
In 1998, artists Eva & Franco Mattes created the pseudonym Darko Maver, a fictional reclusive artist whose life was set in the former Yugoslavia and influenced by the ongoing war. Maver’s purported early works were life-size sculptures made from wax, rubber, and fabric. He allegedly roamed ex-Yugoslavia, depositing disturbingly realistic puppets of murder victims in learn more

Darko Maver (1998-99)

Eva & Franco Mattes
This meme began as a photo from one of Eva and Franco Mattes’ installations, a project 12 years in the making—though not quite as intended. In 2008, the artists created an installation featuring a large Mickey Mouse plush toy, a learn more
This meme began as a photo from one of Eva and Franco Mattes’ installations, a project 12 years in the making—though not quite as intended. In 2008, the artists created an installation featuring a large Mickey Mouse plush toy, a television, an armchair, a cabinet, a rug, and a rope. The setup was photographed and learn more

Mickey Mouse is Died (2008–2020)

Eva & Franco Mattes
In October 2003, an unassuming red-and-white information booth appeared overnight in Vienna’s Karlsplatz, emblazoned with the Nike Swoosh, a website address, and the phrase: “Nikeplatz (formerly Karlsplatz).” The installation, seemingly backed by the global sportswear brand Nike, claimed that the learn more
In October 2003, an unassuming red-and-white information booth appeared overnight in Vienna’s Karlsplatz, emblazoned with the Nike Swoosh, a website address, and the phrase: “Nikeplatz (formerly Karlsplatz).” The installation, seemingly backed by the global sportswear brand Nike, claimed that the historic square had been renamed Nikeplatz, mimicking the corporate naming practices commonly seen in sports learn more

Nike Ground (2003)

Eva & Franco Mattes
No Fun is a 15-minute video in which a simulated suicide was staged and the reactions of unsuspecting viewers were recorded. The performance took place on a popular website that connects random people worldwide for webcam-based conversations. In the video, learn more
No Fun is a 15-minute video in which a simulated suicide was staged and the reactions of unsuspecting viewers were recorded. The performance took place on a popular website that connects random people worldwide for webcam-based conversations. In the video, Franco appears hanging from a noose, swinging slowly in the artists’ New York studio. Thousands learn more

No Fun (2010)

Eva & Franco Mattes
When the Korea Web Art Festival commissioned a new online work, the artists executed a subtle hack without informing anyone, including the curator. On the opening night, they logged into the exhibition website and exploited a minor security flaw to learn more
When the Korea Web Art Festival commissioned a new online work, the artists executed a subtle hack without informing anyone, including the curator. On the opening night, they logged into the exhibition website and exploited a minor security flaw to swap the names of the artworks. The artworks themselves were not altered, but visitors to learn more

The K Thing (2001)

Eva & Franco Mattes
In collaboration with sociologist Andrea Natella, who initiated the project, artists Eva & Franco Mattes launched the experimental media campaign “Ever Dream This Man?”. The project involved distributing hundreds of flyers across various US cities, including New York, Memphis, Nashville, learn more
In collaboration with sociologist Andrea Natella, who initiated the project, artists Eva & Franco Mattes launched the experimental media campaign “Ever Dream This Man?”. The project involved distributing hundreds of flyers across various US cities, including New York, Memphis, Nashville, Austin, New Orleans, Los Angeles, and San Francisco, linking to the website www.thisman.org. The campaign learn more

This Man (2009)

Eva & Franco Mattes
The United We Stand project imagines a non-existent Hollywood-style European blockbuster film, marketed as “a brilliant mix of espionage and sci-fi political stereotypes in which Europe, not the USA, saves the world from impending doom.” Through posters, a fabricated website, learn more
The United We Stand project imagines a non-existent Hollywood-style European blockbuster film, marketed as “a brilliant mix of espionage and sci-fi political stereotypes in which Europe, not the USA, saves the world from impending doom.” Through posters, a fabricated website, and a fictional backstory, the project presented a fictional movie to audiences worldwide. The promotional learn more

United We Stand (2005)

Eva & Franco Mattes
In 1998, artists acquired the domain name Vaticano.org and launched a website that closely mirrored the official Holy See site. While visually identical, their version contained subtle yet significant alterations hidden within sacred texts. These changes allowed them to satirize learn more
In 1998, artists acquired the domain name Vaticano.org and launched a website that closely mirrored the official Holy See site. While visually identical, their version contained subtle yet significant alterations hidden within sacred texts. These changes allowed them to satirize and critique the identity of the Holy See by promoting ideals such as free love, learn more

Vaticano.org (1998)

Eva & Franco Mattes