Court Acquits Artist for Macron Beheading Painting
On May 21, 2026, the Pointe-à-Pitre criminal court acquitted François Moulin, known as 'Blow', who was charged over a painting depicting the beheading of French President Emmanuel Macron. The case was decided the day before the report. Moulin faced trial for the artwork, which was considered by some as a threat against the head of state. The court's decision to relax (acquit) Moulin marks a significant moment for freedom of artistic expression in France, especially concerning political satire and controversial imagery.
Key facts
- François Moulin, alias 'Blow', was acquitted by the Pointe-à-Pitre criminal court on May 21, 2026.
- The case involved a painting that depicted the decapitation of Emmanuel Macron.
- The trial took place in Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe.
- The acquittal was reported on May 22, 2026.
- The artwork was considered potentially threatening to the president.
- The court's decision upholds artistic freedom in political satire.
- Moulin is known by the alias 'Blow'.
- The painting's exact title or medium is not specified.
Entities
Artists
- François Moulin
Institutions
- tribunal correctionnel de Pointe-à-Pitre
- Le Journal des Arts
Locations
- Pointe-à-Pitre
- France