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THE MADONNA OF THE HOMOSEXUALS

THE MADONNA OF THE HOMOSEXUALS
UNISCO ASSOCIATION - VASANELLO - VITERBO - ITALY
Stop Homoph Art
It is dedicated to the victims of Nazism and to the entire LGBTQ+ community
MINISTRY OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT


The Agraria Palace in Vasanello – Viterbo – Italy, welcomes

"This work was born with a clear and precise intention, linked to the memory of the homosexual victims of Nazism and the LGBTQ+ community. This historical root bestows upon 'The Madonna of the Homosexuals' a unique value and specificity, as the exclusive heritage of the UNISCO Association - Vasanello (VT), which guarantees its integrity against any other representation or confusion."

A new heritage for Vasanello.
THE MANIFESTO OF THE MADONNA OF THE HOMOSEXUALS

"Stop Homoph Art" Social Mission – Patented Work

  1. The Universal Figure: The central figure of this work is Mary, portrayed in her dual religious and historical dimension as a universal mother [cite: 2026-02-05]. She serves as a timeless symbol of unconditional love—a love that accepts, protects, and embraces every human being without prejudice or distinction [cite: 2026-02-05].
  2. An Embrace for Humanity: In this iconography, the Madonna does not cradle only the Child Jesus; in her gesture, she envelops all of humanity, symbolized by the Earth she gently holds in her hand [cite: 2026-02-05]. Her tender gaze extends to all sons and daughters, especially those who are homosexual, represented by the male and female symbols held by the Christ Child [cite: 2026-02-05].
  3. Symbols of Pride and Remembrance: To express a deep bond, heraldic symbols are placed above Mary’s head in the vibrant colors of the Pride flag, flanked by two meaningful bouquets [cite: 2026-02-05]. One bouquet celebrates the joy of same-sex unions, while the other commemorates those whose lives were unjustly taken due to their identity [cite: 2026-02-05].
  4. Awakening Conscience: This work is a tribute to all victims of homophobic violence, particularly those persecuted under the Nazi regime and marked by the pink triangle [cite: 2026-02-05]. The aim is to awaken memory and conscience against historical oblivion [cite: 2025-12-14, 2026-02-05].
  5. A Spiritual Bridge: Only Mary can embody the sorrow of countless families who lost their children simply because they were perceived as "different" [cite: 2026-02-05]. Her universal love serves as a spiritual bridge between the suffering of the past and the hope of the present [cite: 2026-02-05].
  6. Dignity and Grace: As society evolves, this symbolic portrayal affirms Mary as the Mother of all humanity: blind to difference, generous with her grace, and boundless in her love [cite: 2026-02-05].

Raffaele Ciotola: THE ARTIST OF INTELLECTUAL HONESTY

(Aggiunta consigliata dopo il paragrafo su Jean-Louis Cougnon)

The Conceptual Revolution: Finger Art Ciotola In recent years, Ciotola reached a new stylistic pinnacle with the founding of Finger Art Ciotola [cite: 2025-12-09]. This movement represents a radical departure from traditional portraiture: through a patented conceptual language, the artist replaces the somatic features of global icons such as Elon Musk, Donald Trump, and Frida Kahlo with a Finger-Object [cite: 2026-01-12]. This substitution is an act of "Intellectual Honesty," stripping away the surface to reveal the pure essence of the subject [cite: 2026-01-12].
The Ultimate Sacrifice: Relic Ciotola journey into the intersection of art and life culminates in the masterpiece "Relic" [cite: 2025-12-14]. In this bio-spiritual work, he utilizes his own HIV-positive blood as pigment, transforming the painting into a living reliquary [cite: 2025-12-14]. By identifying his own blood with that of St. Januarius, Ciotola creates a profound gesture of entrustment and hope, reconnecting with his Neapolitan roots through a sacrifice of truth and light [cite: 2025-12-14].
Legacy and Recognition His tireless work for social causes, including the movement "Italy Against Racism," has earned him personal appreciation from the President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella, solidifying his position as one of the most influential and courageous voices in the contemporary art world [cite: 2025-12-14].
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