EU Parliament Displays Gold Trump Sculpture
The 8.5-foot gold-leaf work by Danish sculptor Jens Galschiøt was unveiled at the European Parliament building in Strasbourg, France.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Fine Art
The European Parliament permitted the display of Jens Galschiøt's sculpture "The Orange Plague - King of Injustice" in its Strasbourg building, sponsored by Danish MEP Per Clausen. The gold-leaf work depicts Donald Trump naked, holding a golf club and a ball representing the world, seated on the shoulders of a smaller, nameless man.
Why it matters
The display places a sharply critical artwork about a sitting U.S. president inside a major European legislative institution. The extraction notes that the U.S. midterm elections on November 3 will shape whether Trump continues to work with a friendly Republican Congress.
The sculpture is 8.5 feet tall and made of gold leaf, according to the reported specifications. The extraction does not provide sales, attendance, or viewership figures for the exhibition.
The players
Jens Galschiøt
Danish sculptor who created "The Orange Plague - King of Injustice," a work known for its politically charged public installations.
Per Clausen
Danish member of the European Parliament who sponsored the exhibition of the sculpture in Strasbourg.
Donald Trump
Current President of the United States, depicted naked and holding a golf club in the sculpture.
The details
The sculpture by Danish artist Jens Galschiøt was unveiled at the European Parliament building in Strasbourg, France, after the Parliament permitted its display. Per Clausen, a Danish member of the European Parliament, sponsored the exhibition.
Timeline
The sculpture was unveiled at the European Parliament building in Strasbourg, with the exact date not specified in the source.
The U.S. midterm elections are scheduled for November 3, 2026.
Political Context
The sculpture is a satirical political artwork, and its display inside a European legislative building places a critical caricature of a sitting U.S. president in an official governmental setting. The extraction does not identify specific objections from opposition figures or advocacy groups.
The sculpture is on display in the European Parliament building in Strasbourg, so visitors to that building can view it in person. The extraction does not specify public visiting hours or whether access is restricted.
The takeaway
Political art installed in official institutions often draws attention beyond the artwork itself, so readers may find it useful to compare how different governments and institutions handle satirical public displays. Watching how such works are received can offer insight into broader debates over free expression in public spaces.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by GlobalPost.
