Catalogue raisonné in progress

Umberto Cavenago's website offers a journey through the crucial stages of his artistic research, presenting a selection of his works in precise chronological order. Each piece is accompanied by descriptions and images that not only illustrate the various locations and stages of realization but also the conceptual and creative context in which the work took shape. Complementing these images are texts written by authors and critics close to the artist, individuals who have shared his journey and offer personal and nuanced interpretations. These textual contributions enrich the understanding of the works, revealing the complexity and evolution of the artist's thought over the past decades.

Artworks[160]

C-DUU, 2011
Pastel and acrylic on paper
140 × 220 cm

Preparatory drawing in 1:1 scale for the creation of C-DUU

4WD - quattro corone norvegesi, 2011
Steel and 4 norwegian krone of cupronichel
2 × 5,5 × 2,5 cm
Photo © Bart Herreman
Vetreria Cristiano Bianchin, 2011
Concret, steel, wood, installation by Cristiano Bianchin
370 × 283 × 425 cm
Officine Grandi Riparazioni, Turin
Caraglio line, 2010
Spot laser and aluminium
165 × 6 × 450 cm
Monocromo n.180, 2010
Steel, aluminium, rubber and acrylic
180 × 6 × 21,5 cm
Photo @ Bart Herreman
Senza Titolo n.180, 2010
Steel, aluminium and beeswax
180 × 6 × 21,5 cm
Cristini Line, 2009
Spot laser and found objects in Ermanno Cristini studio in Varese
Dimensions of the space
Ipotenusa, 2008
Steel
215 × 117 × 160 cm
Il Museo pesa, 2008
Fresco and ball bearings on ex Public Pesa of Crotta d'Adda
Pungolo (Impfmachine), 2008
Steel, yellow gold 18K and vegetable wax
29,7 × 22,5 × 21 cm
Gregorio, 2008
Steel
29,7 × 21 × 21 cm
Cyber, 2008
Steel
29,7 × 22,5 × 21 cm
Sottiletta, 2007
Stainless steel and aluminium
178 × 156 × 6 cm
Senza titolo in A4, 2007
Steel and vegetable wax
29,7 × 21× 21 cm
Simmetria n.11, 2007
Steel and vegetable wax
180 × 21 × 51 cm
Photo © Alessandro Zambianchi
FTM, 2007
Glued ABS elements from 3D printing
5,5 × 5,5 × 8,5 cm (total)
A work in an assembly kit. It reproduces in 1:35 scale the work "La 74" of 2006
Senza titolo in A4 (high capacity), 2007
Steel and vegetable wax
21 × 29,7 × 29,7 cm
Senza titolo in triplo A4, 2007
Steel and vegetable wax
90 × 23,5 × 21,1 cm
CHP1, 2006
Stainless steel and aluminium
115 × 200 × 22 cm
CHP1, 2006
Pastel and acrylic on paper
150 × 230 cm
Photo @ Bart Herreman
La 74, 2006
CorTen Steel
300 × 205 × 216 cm
A prova di scemo (autoritratto), 2005
Steel
19 × 30 × 35 cm
Monocromo bianco, 2005
Oil on pietra serena
210 × 300 × 180 cm
La forma del movimento, 2004
Fat pencil and acrylic on cardboard
15 × 21 cm
Fremito creativo (occhi bianchi), 2004
Black rubber, electric motor and led lights
26 × 15 × 15 cm
Home sweet home, 2004
Painted wood
La forma del movimento, 2004
Mixed media on paper
15 × 30 cm
Superfetazione a camme, 2003
Wood and rubber
180 × 125 × 120 cm
Sfera rossa, 2003
Red rubber and tyre valve
26 × 26 × 26 cm
Loop rosso Iveco, 2003
Galvanized steel, ball bearings and Iveco red enamel
75 × 210 × 13 cm
Parassita funzionale, 2003
Galvanized steel, ball bearings and electric motor
Dimensions of the space

Site-specific installation for Fumagalli Gallery, Bergamo

Photo © Alessandro Zanbianchi
Fremito creativo, 2003
Oak wood and electric motors
Dimensions of the space
Superfetazione a camme, 2003
Steel, wood, electric motor and acrylic
360 × 560 × 100 cm
Fumagalli Gallery, Bergamo
Fremito creativo, 2003
Black rubber and electric motor
26 × 15 × 15 cm
Cavenago Milano Est 10 minuti, 2003
Lambda printing on aluminium
100 × 140 cm
Superfetazione a camme, 2001
Steel, wood, average yellow cadmium acrylic
180 × 125 × 120 cm
Installation at Ridotto del Teatro Manzoni in Monza
Pipe Line (02), 2000
Stampa Kodak su alluminio
4 elementi 37 × 50 cm + 1 elemento 18 × 24 cm
Pipe Line (01), 2000
Stampa Kodak su alluminio
4 elementi 37 × 50 cm + 1 elemento 18 × 24 cm
Gallery Crossing, 2000
Steel, wood, white acrylic and office equipment
85 × 600 × 250 cm
Eccentrico supporto, 2000
Printing on aluminium
60 × 60 cm

Three-dimensional modeling of the individual element