A provocative golden statue depicting a nude figure resembling a former U.S. president was installed inside the European Parliament as part of a temporary art exhibition, sparking immediate political backlash. The sculpture, titled The Orange Plague, was created by a Danish artist and placed in Strasbourg, drawing criticism from a European leader who demanded its removal—even after organizers had already taken it down. The installation highlights ongoing debates over artistic expression and political boundaries within public institutions. The controversy underscores tensions between free speech and sensitivity in high-profile cultural displays.
A golden statue of a nude President Trump appeared inside the European Parliament as part of a two-day exhibition this week. Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico on Thursday called for its removal, although it had already been taken down. Danish artist Jens Galschiøt installed his sculpture, called "The Orange Plague," in the building in Strasbourg,...
