European Parliament Installs Gilded Nude Statue Mocking Trump
Danish artist Jens Galschiøt’s sculpture “The Orange Plague” depicts a naked Trump sitting on the shoulders of a man straining under his weight.
Strasbourg, France has become the unlikely setting for a gilded statue that offers a satirical portrait of former U.S. President Donald Trump. The European Parliament has temporarily installed Jens Galschiøt's 2025 sculpture, titled "The Orange Plague", in the Strasbourg building. The artwork depicts Trump, naked and slumped over the shoulders of a frail man, holding a small scale of justice in one hand and a golf club in the other.
The figure is made of copper and coated in 23-karat gold leaf, symbolizing Trump's belief that wealth equates to greatness. Galschiøt, a Danish sculptor known for provocative works addressing global issues, created the sculpture to spark debate about the United States' role in the climate crisis. The piece's debut was at the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference in Brazil, and it has since traveled between Denmark and Germany.
Danish politician and European Parliament member Per Clausen sponsored the temporary exhibition, which will be on display until October 8 before moving to Anatolia, Turkey, for COP31.
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