Paolo Cirio works with legal, economic and semiotic systems of the information society. He investigates social fields impacted by the Internet, such as privacy, copyright, democracy and economics. He shows his research and intervention-based works through artifacts, photos, installations, videos, and public art. He has received a number of legal threats for his Internet art performances with practices such as hacking, piracy, leaking sensitive information, identity theft and cyber attacks.

Cirio has exhibited in international museums and institutions and has won numerous prestigious art awards. His artworks have been covered by hundreds of media outlets worldwide and he regularly gives public lectures and workshops at leading universities. His artworks are often covered by global media outlets such as CNN, Fox News, Washington Post, and many others.