The man and the skull
From Vincenzo, about his art: These artworks on the male body relate to my personal experience and to the theme of social resilience. Over the years, I have had to fight against countless prejudices about homosexual status and I have often had to face obstacles and difficult moments in the affirmation of myself, as artist and individual. Even today I continue to fight to reach and achieve my goals, especially linked to overcoming the sense of inadequacy generated by contemporary trends, and that I have always felt as a neurodivergent and extremely sensitive individual.
Resilience
On the other side, this aspect of my life forced me to react in the face of difficulties, making me stronger and resilient. I have therefore tried to convey my experience in my artistic practice.
Crouched figure
About the artist: Vincenzo Cohen (birth name, Vincenzo Curcio) is an Italian multidisciplinary artist and writer. He was born in Zurich, Switzerland, and after spending his childhood in South Italy, he moved to Rome to undertake academic studies. In 2002, he graduated in painting from Fine Arts Academy, and in 2005 he held his first Solo Exhibition. In 2007, he achieved a degree in archaeological sciences from La Sapienza University in Rome. His production ranges from figurative arts to writing and consists in reworking of life and travel experiences by exploring different social themes. As a polyhedric artist, his production is the result of a continuous process of historical-scientific research addressed to the representation of cultural and naturalistic content.
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