ARCIGAY'S CONDOLENCES FOR THE PASSING OF IVAN TEOBALDELLI
Bologna, March 11, 2025 – “It is with deep sorrow that we learned of the passing of Ivan Teobaldelli, a pioneer of the Italian LGBTQIA+ movement and a key figure in our country's culture,” said Gabriele Piazzoni, Secretary General of Arcigay. “Founder and editor, together with Felix Cossolo, of the magazine Babylon, a publishing experience that for years provided a home and representation for our community, Ivan made a decisive contribution to disseminating a nuanced and complex vision of homosexual identity and culture, offering a crucial point of reference for those who, in difficult times, felt isolated and forced into silence. His sharp wit, his biting lucidity, and his passion for art and literature inspired generations, opening paths to awareness and self-determination. We lose a friend, an intellectual, and a courageous activist. Arcigay extends its heartfelt condolences to his loved ones,” concludes Piazzoni.
Bologna, March 11, 2025 – “It is with deep sorrow that we learned of the passing of Ivan Teobaldelli, a pioneer of the Italian LGBTQIA+ movement and a key figure in our country's culture,” said Gabriele Piazzoni, Secretary General of Arcigay. “Founder and editor, together with Felix Cossolo, of the magazine Babylon, a publishing experience that for years provided a home and representation for our community, Ivan made a decisive contribution to disseminating a nuanced and complex vision of homosexual identity and culture, offering a crucial point of reference for those who, in difficult times, felt isolated and forced into silence. His sharp wit, his biting lucidity, and his passion for art and literature inspired generations, opening paths to awareness and self-determination. We lose a friend, an intellectual, and a courageous activist. Arcigay extends its heartfelt condolences to his loved ones,” concludes Piazzoni.
In the photo: Ivan Teobaldelli_@photo by Roberto Mariella
