‘My art will go on’: Trump and Epstein are Titanic’s doomed lovers in Washington DC artwork
The Straits Times
It shows Epstein standing at the bow of a ship with his arms stretched wide, while Mr Trump embraces him from behind. Read more at straitstimes.com.
US President Donald Trump embraces late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein at the bow of a ship in a statue based on an iconic scene in the 1997 Oscar-winning movie Titanic.
The 3.66m-high gold-painted statue was unveiled in Washington DC on March 10 by a collective of anonymous and satirical installation artists called The Secret Handshake.
A plaque at the foot of the statue reads: “The tragic love story between Jack and Rose was built on luxurious travel, raucous parties, and secret nude sketches. This monument honours the bond between Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein, a friendship seemingly built on luxurious travel, raucous parties, and secret nude sketches.”
Located at the National Mall, a short walk from the domed building that houses Congress, the artwork is titled “The King of the World” in reference to the scene in which Jack, played by actor Leonardo DiCaprio, shouts: “I’m king of the world.”
It depicts Epstein standing at the bow of a ship with his arms stretched out, while Mr Trump is standing behind him holding his wrists.
Flanking the statue were 10 banners with a photo of Trump and Epstein and the words “Make America Safe Again”.
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