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The Orange Plague (King of Injustice)
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A 2.6-metre satirical sculpture depicting Donald Trump naked, sitting on the shoulders of a smaller man while holding the scales of justice and a golf club. Galschiøt describes the work as a contemporary take on Hans Christian Andersen’s The Emperor’s New Clothes, using Trump as the “naked emperor.” It was created as a critique of political power, inequality, climate policy and the rules-based international order. In October 2026, it was exhibited inside the European Parliament in Strasbour
How to reflect if you encounter this artwork?
- Notice how the color orange dominates the composition and consider what emotions or ideas this hue might evoke within the context of 'The Orange Plague (King of Injustice)'.
- Reflect on the meaning behind the title 'King of Injustice' and how the imagery of a 'plague' might symbolize broader social or political issues present in the artwork.
- Pay attention to any figures or symbols within the piece and question how their portrayal contributes to a sense of power or injustice.
- Contemplate the mood the artwork creates in you and how its style or medium supports the critical stance suggested by its title.
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