Archinect - News 2024-12-21T23:54:36-05:00 https://archinect.com/news/article/150042036/daniela-soleri-accuses-father-paolo-soleri-of-sexual-abuse Daniela Soleri accuses father, Paolo Soleri, of sexual abuse Anthony George Morey 2017-12-20T14:17:00-05:00 >2018-08-18T13:01:04-04:00 <img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/vi/viu9tulzcopo5kpm.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><em><p>But speaking out is just a beginning. Others undergoing experiences similar to mine need assurance that protecting themselves and demanding fairness will be supported, regardless of who the perpetrator is, or how his work is perceived. They need to know that strengthening society&rsquo;s capacity for fair, thoughtful treatment of everyone is also a valuable contribution, and not a threat.</p></em><br /><br /><p>Danila Soleri, in a poignant and exposing open letter published on Medium, titled "Sexual abuse: it's you, him, and his work" has accused her father, Paolo Soleri, of sexual abuse.&nbsp;</p> <p>The open letter walks us through the psychological, emotional and tangent emotions and repercussions of such an experience while detailing the inner and outward struggle of living with a father who on the one hand had become notorious for his architectural marvels but who on the other hand had forgone human values in the search of creative greatness.&nbsp;</p>