French queer artists claim they parodied precisely the 'Last Supper'
Queer show at the Olympics opening ceremony. Photo: Credo
The artists who participated in the opening ceremony of the Olympics in Paris have given their comments regarding their show, reports Credo.
They confirmed that they parodied Leonardo da Vinci's 'The Last Supper' and not another work of art, but stated that they did not intend to deride anyone.
Piche, a rapper and drag performer from Drag Race France, said he had received many supportive messages from people who were made happy by the performance. He believes the show was a success.
"Art always divides. If it doesn't move people, to me it's not art," he said, asserting that the parody of 'The Last Supper' "is not a provocation" because "this biblical depiction has been used in pop culture for decades and has never really caused problems."
"There were no real provocations or anything truly obscene. We did not deride the painting... this uproar is only because the image was used by queers and drag queens," Piche added.
Barbara Butch, a lesbian who wore a headpiece resembling a silver crown with a halo and a low-cut dress, parodying Jesus in 'The Last Supper', said that the opening ceremony was meant to bring people together.
As the UOJ reported, the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics sparked international outrage due to the "travesty show" that parodied Leonardo da Vinci's painting 'The Last Supper'.
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