"Art is the most effective weapon
mankind has to combat barbarism and atrocity.
Wherever art gains the upper hand, space is taken away from ¡®chaos¡¯. Art
brings order
back to unhealthy consciences, it contrasts the incessant progress of
disruption,
it is a wall which is at times strong and at times fragile, having always
sought to oppose
the most harmful instincts of human nature.
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In the age of computers and atomic energy, in the
light of the perils of chemical and
bacteriological warfare, we do not want to give up hope. Art should oppose
all of this,
expressing the culture of beauty, even using strong sentiments where necessary.
This is one way to exalt the victory of good over evil."
- Pasquale Celona, Biennial President