Trump’s naked gold statue unveiled at European Parliament, branded ‘orange plague’
A satirical gold statue of Donald Trump, titled 'The Orange Plague', has been unveiled at the European Parliament in Strasbourg. The artist, Jens Galschiøt, intends the installation to serve as a critique of Trump's policies regarding climate change and global democracy.
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The installation highlights the ongoing tension between European political institutions and American political figures, specifically regarding climate and foreign policy.
A gold statue depicting US president Donald Trump naked has been unveiled at the European Parliament building in Strasbourg, with Danish artist Jens Galschiøt naming the eight-foot installation 'The Orange Plague'.The sculpture, covered in 23-karat gold leaf, shows Trump holding a golf club and a world-shaped ball in one hand and a set of scales in the other, according to The Independent.The statue portrays Trump standing on the shoulders of a much smaller man and is labelled “The King of Injustice”. A satirical pledge inscribed on its base reads, “I am sitting on the back of a man. He is sinking under my burden. I will do anything to help him.
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