Golden statue depicting Trump nude appears at European Parliament
A 2.6-metre-tall statue depicting U.S. President Donald Trump naked and covered in a thin layer of 23-karat gold leaf has been installed inside the European Parliament building in Strasbourg, France. Titled "The Orange Plague" and created by Danish artist Jens Galschiøt, the sculpture shows the nude figure astride a frail man holding a golf club. The artwork has drawn mixed reactions from politicians, including opposition from the Slovak premier who wants the mocking display removed.
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- ✓ A 2.6-metre-tall statue of U.S. President Donald Trump, naked and covered in a thin layer of 23-karat gold leaf, has been installed at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France.
- ✓ The sculpture is titled "The Orange Plague" and was created by Danish artist Jens Galschiøt.
- ✓ The artwork depicts a nude figure astride a smaller man while holding a golf club.
- ✓ Danish artist Jens Galschiøt distributed 3D-printed miniatures of the sculpture to visitors at the Strasbourg exhibition.
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A golden, naked statue of Donald Trump titled "The Orange Plague" was installed inside the European Parliament building in Strasbourg.
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Golden Naked Trump Statue Appears at European Parliament
A 2.6-metre-tall statue depicting U.S. President Donald Trump naked and covered in a thin layer of 23-karat gold leaf has been installed inside the European Parliament building in Strasbourg, France. Titled "The Orange Plague" and created by Danish artist Jens Galschiøt, the sculpture shows the nude figure astride a frail man holding a golf club. The artwork has drawn mixed reactions from politicians, including opposition from the Slovak premier who wants the mocking display removed.
Why it matters
The provocative installation highlights ongoing tensions and satirical artistic commentary surrounding American political figures within European institutions. Jens Galschiøt also handed out 3D-printed miniatures of the sculpture to visitors during the exhibition. The display has provoked debate over free expression and political representation inside the parliament building.
What is confirmed
- A 2.6-metre-tall statue of U.S. President Donald Trump, naked and covered in a thin layer of 23-karat gold leaf, has been installed at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France.
- The sculpture is titled "The Orange Plague" and was created by Danish artist Jens Galschiøt.
- The artwork depicts a nude figure astride a smaller man while holding a golf club.
- Danish artist Jens Galschiøt distributed 3D-printed miniatures of the sculpture to visitors at the Strasbourg exhibition.
Still unconfirmed
- Slovak Premier wants the statue mocking Trump at the EU Parliament to be removed.
What to watch next
- Potential removal or relocation of the statue following objections from political figures like the Slovak premier.
- Further official statements from European Parliament leadership regarding the display of satirical art.
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- dw.com — Naked Trump statue goes on display in Strasbourg
- 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
- The Independent — What the grotesque ‘naked Trump’ statue tells us about the UK’s future back in Europe
- Euronews.com — 'The Orange Plague': Naked Trump statue on display at European Parliament in Strasbourg
- Bloomberg.com — Slovak Premier Wants Statue Mocking Trump at EU Parliament to Go
- The Hill — Golden statue depicting Trump nude appears at European Parliament
- The Times of India — ‘The Orange Plague’: Why a golden, naked Trump is sitting on another man
- Yahoo — In Pictures: Weirdest and most thought-provoking statues of Donald Trump over the years
- www.newsweek.com — Gold Naked Statue of Donald Trump Displayed at European Parliament
- www.ctvnews.ca — Donald Trump golden naked statue installed at European Parliament
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