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LA MADONNA DEGLI OMOSESSUALI
It is born with a clear and precise intention, directly tied to the memory of homosexual victims of Nazism and the LGBTQ+ community. This gives it a value and specificity that must not be confused with other representations.
"The Madonna of Homosexuals" by Raffaele Ciotola is not simply a work of art: it is a declaration of war against homophobia, a demand for justice for every person who has struggled, suffered, and felt marginalized because of their sexuality. It is a sacred and profound icon that is unafraid to confront taboos and challenge those who seek to keep the humanity of LGBTQ+ people hidden behind prejudice and ignorance.
This painting is a response to those who have tried to erase the identity and dignity of those who love differently. It is the manifesto of a movement that has found in Raffaele Ciotola a brave and clear voice. The Madonna of Homosexuals is not a Madonna like the others, and it should not be treated as such. It is exclusively a symbol of acceptance and justice for LGBTQ+ people—who now finally have a religious figure that does not exclude them, but loves them for who they are.
This Madonna did not come out of nowhere: it is a response to a deep need for recognition and dignity, an act of faith and love towards those who have been cast out by churches, by families, by society. It is an icon that cries out against the darkness of homophobia and the violence suffered by the LGBTQ+ community—not just in the past, but still today, in every corner of the world.
The Madonna of Homosexuals speaks of suffering, but also of resistance and freedom. It is a work that honors the martyrs, the homosexual victims of Nazism, and the entire LGBTQ+ community that has endured, but has never been defeated. It is not a symbol meant to please everyone. It is not designed for those who fear change, difference, or free love. It is for those who fight for a fairer and more human world, for those who understand that spirituality and unconditional love know no boundaries of gender or sexuality.
This is not an empty provocation—it is a cry of truth, an artistic action unafraid of defying convention. It is a symbol that cannot be ignored, reduced to a “joke” or a mistake. The Madonna of Homosexuals is an act of resistance against every form of hate, an open and unconditional embrace for every person who has carried the burden of rejection. It is a sign that the LGBTQ+ community has the right to be honored and respected, with the same dignity as anyone else.
It must not be questioned or overshadowed by ancient legends that do not speak to our reality, our struggle. The Madonna of Homosexuals is ours, it is for us, and its mission is clear: to include, to embrace, and to liberate those who have been pushed to the margins. Her strength is our strength. We must not allow her to be set aside. Her power lies in the fact that, finally, there is no fear in being oneself, in being seen, heard, and loved.
"The Madonna of Homosexuals and the gesture of Jesus offering the cords, each bearing the symbol of male and female gay couples" must not be seen as an attack on traditional religious representations, but rather as a call for a more inclusive dialogue—a profound reflection on spirituality and the rights of all people, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, or identity.
"The Madonna of Homosexuals" by Raffaele Ciotola is not simply a work of art: it is a declaration of war against homophobia, a demand for justice for every person who has struggled, suffered, and felt marginalized because of their sexuality. It is a sacred and profound icon that is unafraid to confront taboos and challenge those who seek to keep the humanity of LGBTQ+ people hidden behind prejudice and ignorance.
This painting is a response to those who have tried to erase the identity and dignity of those who love differently. It is the manifesto of a movement that has found in Raffaele Ciotola a brave and clear voice. The Madonna of Homosexuals is not a Madonna like the others, and it should not be treated as such. It is exclusively a symbol of acceptance and justice for LGBTQ+ people—who now finally have a religious figure that does not exclude them, but loves them for who they are.
This Madonna did not come out of nowhere: it is a response to a deep need for recognition and dignity, an act of faith and love towards those who have been cast out by churches, by families, by society. It is an icon that cries out against the darkness of homophobia and the violence suffered by the LGBTQ+ community—not just in the past, but still today, in every corner of the world.
The Madonna of Homosexuals speaks of suffering, but also of resistance and freedom. It is a work that honors the martyrs, the homosexual victims of Nazism, and the entire LGBTQ+ community that has endured, but has never been defeated. It is not a symbol meant to please everyone. It is not designed for those who fear change, difference, or free love. It is for those who fight for a fairer and more human world, for those who understand that spirituality and unconditional love know no boundaries of gender or sexuality.
This is not an empty provocation—it is a cry of truth, an artistic action unafraid of defying convention. It is a symbol that cannot be ignored, reduced to a “joke” or a mistake. The Madonna of Homosexuals is an act of resistance against every form of hate, an open and unconditional embrace for every person who has carried the burden of rejection. It is a sign that the LGBTQ+ community has the right to be honored and respected, with the same dignity as anyone else.
It must not be questioned or overshadowed by ancient legends that do not speak to our reality, our struggle. The Madonna of Homosexuals is ours, it is for us, and its mission is clear: to include, to embrace, and to liberate those who have been pushed to the margins. Her strength is our strength. We must not allow her to be set aside. Her power lies in the fact that, finally, there is no fear in being oneself, in being seen, heard, and loved.
"The Madonna of Homosexuals and the gesture of Jesus offering the cords, each bearing the symbol of male and female gay couples" must not be seen as an attack on traditional religious representations, but rather as a call for a more inclusive dialogue—a profound reflection on spirituality and the rights of all people, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, or identity.
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