A giant golden statue of US President Donald Trump has been put on display inside the European Parliament building in Strasbourg, France. The 8.5-foot bust, covered in 23-carat gold leaf, depicts Trump naked while holding justice scales and a long golf club, with a golf ball designed to look like the world.
It is scheduled to remain there until Thursday. The artist has additionally made files available online so people can 3D-print their own versions. The statue is covered in 23-carat gold leaf.
Giant Golden Trump Statue Displayed At European Parliament The statue has been placed at one of the busiest intersections connecting two European Parliament buildings in Strasbourg, according to The Telegraph . Galschiot said Trump represents what he considers one of the biggest threats to the rules-based world order, democratic values and efforts to address the climate crisis. “We must address this issue and stand together against such destructive influence,” the Danish artist said. The sculpture was inspired by “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” the fairytale about a vain leader who believes he is wearing magnificent clothes while actually being naked, according to Galschiot. Galschiot said the gold coating “merely makes his nakedness shine brighter,” according to the artist’s website . “Something participants take with them as a provocation and a call to action to stand together against his dominance,” he said.
