I must admit that the spontaneity and readiness of
Don Guiseppe left me speechless and strangely embarrassed;
in a few moments I had found a
museum and the Basilica had found a collection of works
to exhibit.
What emotion! Leaving the Rector of the Basilica I was
moved to visit the image of the Madonna of Leuca to
thank her for her intercession and
for the determination she gave me.
I wish to thank all those near to me who encouraged
me to realise this museum, beginning with my family
who supported the project and lovingly
put up with the weight of my obstinacy. I never imagined
rising to such heights, acquiring for the musem works
of notable Italian and foreign artists
who believed in the value of the initiative and - in
their goodness - gave their moral support and their
works: to all of them, and to the heirs of those
who are no longer with us, my thanks.
I also wish to thank the Comune of Desio, the Collection
Cardinal Lercaro of Bologna, Professor Alfredo Mazzotta
for his encouragement, the
committee which assisted and advised me, and the renowned
art critic Professor Giorgio Seveso, who had the patience
to listen to me. Special thanks
to the Bishop of Ugento & Santa Maria di Leuca,
Monsignor Vito De Grisantis, and to the Rector and Parish
Priest Monsignor Guiseppe Stendardo
for helping me to realise my dream.
I hope that the works of art now exhibited in the 'Museum
Vito Mele' will arouse in visitors the same love of
life and of beauty that they inspire in
me.
Vito Mele- Founder Museum Vito Mele
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