Frode restores mural of partisan Lia after vandalism for Milan festival
The Il Mito delle Donne Festival's second edition is scheduled for October 4 to 6, 2024, taking place in Milan's Piazza delle Donne Partigiane, and will emphasize women's roles in society. A significant feature is the restoration of a mural by street artist Frode (Domenico Melillo), which was originally created in 2019 and later vandalized. Offensive language will be substituted with positive words selected by CADMI, ANPI Barona, and the culture councilor of Municipio 6. The festival kicks off with a concert by Angelica on October 4 and includes Stivalaccio Teatro's Strighe Maledette on October 6. Additional acts comprise Duperdu and the stand-up comedy show Patriarcato mon amour. A CADMI space will address gender violence on Sunday, with culture councilor Tommaso Sacchi commending the effort.
Key facts
- Second edition of Il Mito delle Donne Festival in Milan, October 4-6, 2024.
- Festival takes place in Piazza delle Donne Partigiane.
- Street artist Frode (Domenico Melillo) renews mural of partisan Lia originally from 2019.
- Mural was vandalized with sexist insults.
- Restoration transforms offensive words into positive terms: coraggio, resistenza, cura, emancipazione, parità, visione, libertà, audacia, collettività, rispetto, dignità, rivoluzione.
- Words selected by CADMI, ANPI Barona, and Municipio 6 culture councilor.
- Artistic director Davide Lorenzo Palla states that wrong words are violence.
- Festival opens with concert by Angelica on October 4.
- Stivalaccio Teatro performs Strighe Maledette on October 6 about 1518 witchcraft accusations.
- Stand-up comedy Patriarcato mon amour with Laura Pusceddu.
- CADMI space set up on Sunday afternoon.
- Milan culture councilor Tommaso Sacchi supports the initiative.
Entities
Artists
- Frode
- Domenico Melillo
- Angelica
- Laura Pusceddu
Institutions
- Il Mito delle Donne Festival
- CADMI – Case delle Donne Maltrattate di Milano
- ANPI Barona
- Municipio 6
- Stivalaccio Teatro
- Comedy Central
- Artribune
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Piazza delle Donne Partigiane
- Valcamonica