Artist unveils golden statue of a nude Donald Trump at European parliament building
A towering golden sculpture depicting a naked President Donald Trump has been installed inside a European Parliament building in Strasbourg, France. The artwork, standing 2.6 metres or 8.5 feet tall, is covered in a thin layer of 23-carat or 23-karat gold leaf. Titled 'Orange Plague' and also known as 'King of Injustice', the piece portrays a nude Trump holding a set of justice scales and a long golf club topped with a golf ball, while astride a frail man. Danish artist Jens Galschiøt created the display and distributed 3D-printed miniatures of the sculpture to visitors at the exhibition.
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- ✓ A naked statue of Donald Trump covered in 23-carat gold leaf was installed at the European Parliament building in Strasbourg.
- ✓ The sculpture stands 2.6 metres or 8.5 feet tall and is titled 'Orange Plague' or 'King of Injustice'.
- ✓ The artwork depicts a nude Trump holding a set of justice scales and a long golf club, while astride a frail man.
- ✓ Danish artist Jens Galschiøt handed out 3D-printed miniatures of the sculpture to visitors at the exhibition.
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A nude golden statue of President Donald Trump titled 'Orange Plague' was officially installed and placed on display inside a European Parliament building.
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Golden Naked Trump Statue Displayed at European Parliament
A towering golden sculpture depicting a naked President Donald Trump has been installed inside a European Parliament building in Strasbourg, France. The artwork, standing 2.6 metres or 8.5 feet tall, is covered in a thin layer of 23-carat or 23-karat gold leaf. Titled 'Orange Plague' and also known as 'King of Injustice', the piece portrays a nude Trump holding a set of justice scales and a long golf club topped with a golf ball, while astride a frail man. Danish artist Jens Galschiøt created the display and distributed 3D-printed miniatures of the sculpture to visitors at the exhibition.
Why it matters
The installation places a provocative visual commentary on American power directly into the halls of European lawmakers. Public artwork addressing political figures often sparks debates over institutional neutrality and free expression within international bodies. The exhibition drew immediate attention from politicians and visitors alike in Strasbourg.
What is confirmed
- A naked statue of Donald Trump covered in 23-carat gold leaf was installed at the European Parliament building in Strasbourg.
- The sculpture stands 2.6 metres or 8.5 feet tall and is titled 'Orange Plague' or 'King of Injustice'.
- The artwork depicts a nude Trump holding a set of justice scales and a long golf club, while astride a frail man.
- Danish artist Jens Galschiøt handed out 3D-printed miniatures of the sculpture to visitors at the exhibition.
What to watch next
- Official statements or responses from Donald Trump or his representatives regarding the statue
- Decisions by European Parliament officials on whether to remove or relocate the display
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- dw.com — Naked Trump statue goes on display in Strasbourg
- The Telegraph — Golden naked Trump statue unveiled at European Parliament
- CNN — ‘King of Injustice’: Golden naked Trump statue installed at European Parliament
- USA Today — Nude gold statue of Trump 'Orange Plague' unveiled
- The Art Newspaper — Artist unveils statue of a nude, golden Donald Trump at European parliament building
- South China Morning Post — Naked, gilded Trump statue goes on display at EU Parliament
- Snopes — Do photos show gold statue of naked Trump at European Parliament?
- The Independent — Naked statue of Trump named ‘Orange Plague’ unveiled at European Parliament
- The Independent — What the grotesque ‘naked Trump’ statue tells us about the UK’s future back in Europe
- www.lbc.co.uk — Naked Trump statue named 'Orange Plague' unveiled at European Parliament | LBC
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