Savona, statue censored to avoid offending Muslims
In the Savona area, a red cloth on the nude of Epaminonda during the interreligious conference. I muslim: “We didn't ask for it”
Of Chiara Sarra
The statue is too naked, offends Muslims. Just like in January 2016 – when the Capitoline Museums veiled the nudes so as not to outrage the Iranian president Rohani who was visiting Italy -, a statue of Epaminondas was covered with a red cloth and a painting depicting a naked woman from behind intent on washing was moved so as not to irritate Muslim associations.
The one to report it Mario Capelli Steccolini the painter and sculptor who created the works on display at Cairo Montenotte, in the Savona area. “In the face of those who said it was my publicity stunt; they covered Epaminondas!”, he wrote on his Facebook page. And then he added: “Let's be clear, Epaminondas was covered by the Muslims for their ceremonial needs. I removed the painting at their request. The Administration is not to blame”. Read More