About
Danilo Zocatelli Cesco (b.1989) is an award-winning Italo-Brazilian artist based in London, inspired by curiosity and a commitment to impactful artistry. His work draws inspiration from people’s stories, everyday objects, ecology, performance, drag, and his queer identity.
His practice has enabled him to uncover powerful narratives, ranging from individuals confronting cancer, the everydayness of a female prison, the hidden world of dungeons and domination, hate crimes, the queer community, and his personal journey to reconnect with his father.
Danilo’s photographic approach is deeply personal, reflecting the sense of discovery he felt upon leaving Brazil in 2012 and enriched by his culinary background. By integrating various mediums such as cameraless photography, papermaking, sculpture, video, and sound, his practice is focused on uncovering new perspectives, flavours, people, and stories.
Education
2023 - 2024 - Royal College of Art - MA Photography
2020 - 2023 - University of East London - First Class, BA (Hons) Photography
2009 - 2012 - UNICESUMAR (Brazil) - BA (Hons) Gastronomy
Exhibition and featured
2024 – Minor Attractions – Mandrake Hotel, London
2024 - British Embassy – San Francisco
2024 - DRAG: Observing the Glamour of Subversion, Proud Gallery, London
2024 - RPS International Photography Exhibition 166, Bristol
2024 - New Contemporaries, Plymouth / London
2024 - Mexican Embassy, El Poder de la Identidad: Queer Art 3.0, London
2023 - Dimensional Beings, London
2022 - Show 22 at Broadgate, London
2022 - Fotos, Solo Show, London
2021 - Art Number 23, Athens, Greece