Paolo Schmidlin

Paolo Schmidlin (born 1964 in Milan) is an Italian sculptor. A graduate from the Brera Academy, Schmidlin lives and works in Milan.[1]

Paolo Schmidlin, 14 July 2007

Schmidlin's work has courted controversy and censorship, particularly Miss Kitty, a depiction of Pope Benedict XVI partially clothed and wearing women's underwear.[2] The piece was supposed to be part of an exhibition in Italy at a 2007 gay pride event in Milan, but was removed from display. It had gained the attention of the Catholic Anti-Defamation League who called it "a vulgar offence" and threatened legal action if it featured in the event.[3][4] Schmidlin's portfolio also includes a depiction of Marilyn Monroe on her deathbed,[5] a photograph of which has been mistaken as a true image of Monroe.[6]

References
  1. "Bette Davis Eye by Paolo Schmidlin". Imago Mundi. Retrieved 28 January 2018.
  2. ""Miss Kitty" by Paolo Schmidlin". How I Met Your Censor. 22 May 2013. Retrieved 27 January 2018.
  3. "Art or insult? 12 artists who push social boundaries". New Zealand Herald. 29 April 2014. Retrieved 28 January 2018.
  4. Natalie Relph (13 July 2007). "Transvestite sculpture of Pope removed". Pink News. Retrieved 28 January 2018.
  5. "Paolo Schmidlin, Marilyn Monroe". Kinneretsern. 12 February 2016. Retrieved 18 February 2018.
  6. Mikkelson, Barbara & David P. "Marilyn Monroe Funeral Photograph" at Snopes.com: Urban Legends Reference Pages.
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