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STATIONS OF THE CROSS PUBLIC ART INSTALATION IN NEW YORK
The George Mercer, Jr. Memorial School of Theology in the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island
Fernando Carpaneda’s work bridges the raw energy of punk, the celebration of LGBTQIA+ identity, and the spiritual reflection of the Stations of the Cross. Across decades, his punk-inspired art has embraced rebellion, freedom, and outsider perspectives, while his LGBTQIA+ work honors visibility, dignity, and human diversity. In creating the Stations of the Cross, Carpaneda channels these same values—transforming a traditional spiritual narrative into a deeply personal, inclusive, and contemporary meditation on struggle, resilience, and the courage to exist authentically. More
The Presidency Embraces Pride
How Carpaneda’s painting entered the Presidency and redefined the dialogue between art and inclusion
Fernando Carpaneda’s painting Pride is now part of the permanent art collection of the Presidency of the Republic of Brazil, following a direct invitation from the President’s office. The work stands as a powerful reminder of how art can resist, include, and celebrate human diversity. Its presence inside one of the nation’s most emblematic institutions opens a rare dialogue between art and society, past and present, politics and sensitivity. Carpaneda notes that this moment is both personal and collective—a tribute to every voice that has fought for visibility and representation. Pride affirms life, identity, and the courage to exist in a world that doesn’t always make room for difference. With the support of Rogério Carvalho, Director and Curator of the Presidential Palaces—whose vision champions Brazilian art and cultural diversity—the work now speaks not only for Brazil, but for universal values of equality, freedom, and respect.
