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Saint Agatha, martyred virgin, icon of women's emancipation

2023-06-09T04:23:47.120Z

Highlights: At the Fragonard Museum in Grasse, a photo exhibition highlights from June 10, the patron saint of Catania, symbol of female resistance. Inspired by the painting by Francisco Zurbarán, the collage by street artist TV Boy, reminds us that the martyred saint, who died in 251, remains a privileged source of inspiration for artists. From June 10 to October 8, the exhibition #SIAMOAGATA ("We are Agathe"), The Tetins of the Resistance, will honor the one who reigns in Catania.


At the Fragonard Museum in Grasse, a photo exhibition highlights from June 10, the patron saint of Catania, symbol of female resistance. In their stronghold, the Sicilian artists revealed, in Le Figaro, the mysteries of their works.


From our special envoy in Catania

In the rowdy fish market of Catania, street art is exhibited through the ancient peaceful figure of Saint Agatha, virgin martyred during the reign of Emperor Decius. Decked out in her red veil symbol of her love for Christ, wearing her mutilated breasts on a platter, the logo of the city's football team on her heart, the saint covers you with her benevolent gaze. Inspired by the painting by Francisco Zurbarán, the collage of the street artist TV Boy, reminds us that martyrdom, who died in 251, remains a privileged source for artists. From anonymous mosaicists of antiquity to master paintings to Sicilian puppets, many have been inspired by his ordeal.

Inspired by the painting by Francisco Zurbarán, the collage by street artist TV Boy, reminds us that the martyred saint, who died in 251, remains a privileged source of inspiration for artists. Sant'Agata di Catania, TVBOY

This summer in Grasse, at the Fragonard Museum, contemporary Sicilian photographers are seizing the sacred figure. From June 10 to October 8, the exhibition #SIAMOAGATA ("We are Agathe"), The Tetins of the Resistance, will honor the one who reigns in Catania as the...

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Source: lefigaro

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