The head of Italy's Serie A football league apologises after facing criticism for paintings of monkeys in anti-racism campaign
An anti-racism campaign artwork by Italian artist Simone Fugazzotto featuring three side-by-side paintings of apes is presented by Italian soccer league Serie A during a news conference in Milan, Italy, December 16, 2019.
The Italian top-flight had initially said the work aimed to defend the values of "integration, multiculturalism and fraternity", but was forced to backpedal after widespread criticism and ridicule. "Although the artist had explained that the meaning was specifically a message against racism, many have found the work questionable," De Siervo said in a statement.
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