Igor Scalisi Palminteri's Mural 'Ti Rissi No' Against Gender Violence in Cefalù
On November 25, Cefalù will unveil a mural titled 'Ti Rissi No' by artist Igor Scalisi Palminteri, coinciding with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. The artwork, featuring a striking red dress and the phrase 'Ti Rissi No,' draws inspiration from a gang rape incident in Palermo. Funded by the local municipal administration, the mural addresses issues of femicide and gender-based violence. Palminteri's creations delve into themes of absent bodies and aim to shed light on everyday discrimination. He stresses the importance of community participation for authentic urban renewal. The initiative received backing from Salva Mancinelli, the Assessor to Urban Decoration, with local residents acknowledging the mural's significance.
Key facts
- Mural 'Ti Rissi No' by Igor Scalisi Palminteri on via Pietragrossa, Cefalù
- Inauguration on November 25, International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
- Depicts a red dress, short brown hair, sandals on light pink background with text 'Ti Rissi No'
- Inspired by slogan after gang rape of a 19-year-old at Foro Italico, Palermo
- Funded by Cefalù municipal administration for art, urban renewal, and social messages
- Artist previously explored absent body in Caivano mural 'Nessuno resti solo'
- Influenced by study of icons in Duomo di Monreale
- Community involvement emphasized for genuine urban regeneration
Entities
Artists
- Igor Scalisi Palminteri
Institutions
- Comune di Cefalù
- Duomo di Monreale
Locations
- Cefalù
- Italy
- Palermo
- Foro Italico
- Caivano
- Monreale
- via Pietragrossa