At its core, Gli AristoCazzi is a commentary on modern society. The project seeks to expose the hypocrisy and superficiality that pervades our daily lives. Through a series of installations, performances, and multimedia exhibitions, Magni and CXD are creating a world that is both familiar and unsettling. By using a range of mediums, including sculpture, video, and performance art, they are able to tackle complex issues such as consumerism, social media addiction, and the exploitation of technology.
This approach has created a sense of ownership among fans, who feel invested in the brand's success. By empowering his community, Magni has built a loyal tribe that will continue to drive the brand's growth and success. Gli AristoCazzi -Alex Magni- Cento X Cento- CXD...
The Italian producer and multi-instrumentalist has never been one for hand-holding. His latest project under the moniker, released via the Cento X Cento (CXD) collective, isn’t just an EP—it’s a manifesto wrapped in distortion and late-night anxiety. At its core, Gli AristoCazzi is a commentary
This paper examines Gli AristoCazzi , a provocative series by the contemporary artist Alex Magni, produced under the framework of the Cento X Cento (CXD) project. By combining the Italian words for “Aristocrats” ( Aristocratici ) and a vulgar slang term for male genitalia ( Cazzi ), Magni critiques the intersection of inherited privilege, absurdist masculinity, and digital reproduction. The CXD methodology—creating 100x100 cm works or 100 iterations—serves as a structural device to comment on the commodification of satire. This analysis posits that Magni’s work functions as a post-Internet grotesque , where aristocracy is reduced to a crude, repetitive, and ultimately hollow symbol. By using a range of mediums, including sculpture,