Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Red Trump Sculpture Appears in Manhattan, White House Reacts
Imagine you're walking in New York and suddenly, a bright red statue of Donald Trump pops out of the ground!
That's what happened when French artist James Colomina put up a sculpture called 'Donald.'
The artist chose New York because that is where Trump built his image.
The statue, of Trump's waist-up body rising from a manhole, aimed to disrupt the city landscape.
The White House responded to the artwork, calling the imitation a form of flattery, although the artwork was removed soon after.
A red sculpture of Donald Trump emerged from a Manhattan manhole.
The artwork, titled 'Donald,' was created by French street artist James Colomina.
Colomina installed the sculpture at the corner of East 42nd Street and 2nd Avenue.
The artist chose the location because of Trump's connection to New York City.
The White House responded with a statement, calling the installation a form of flattery.
- Who
- French street artist James Colomina created the sculpture of Donald Trump.
- What
- A red sculpture of Donald Trump appeared in Manhattan.
- When
- July 23.
- Where
- Manhattan, at the corner of East 42nd Street and 2nd Avenue.
- Why
- The artist wanted to disrupt the existing landscape and comment on Trump's connection to New York City.
Artist's Intention
White House Response
Purpose
Artist's Intention
To disturb the landscape and comment on Trump's image.
White House Response
N/A
- Artwork Title
- Donald
- Artist
- James Colomina
- Location
- East 42nd Street and 2nd Avenue, Manhattan
- White House Response
- Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery
- Color
- Red
