Trump Baby Blimp Enters Museum of London Collection
The six-meter-tall Trump Baby blimp, created by artist Matt Bonner in 2018 to parody Donald Trump during his UK visit, has been acquired by the Museum of London. The inflatable, which became a global symbol of protest, will be displayed alongside historical artifacts from Suffragette marches and Black Lives Matter demonstrations. Museum director Sharon Ament stated that the acquisition historicizes the wave of sentiment that swept London that day, capturing a moment of resistance. The acquisition coincides with Trump's departure from office and the inauguration of Joe Biden.
Key facts
- The Trump Baby blimp is six meters tall.
- It was created by artist Matt Bonner in 2018.
- The blimp was a protest against Donald Trump's visit to the UK.
- The visit was organized by Theresa May's Tory government.
- The Museum of London has acquired the blimp for its collection.
- The blimp will be placed in the section on historic protests, including Suffragette and Black Lives Matter movements.
- Museum director Sharon Ament commented on the acquisition.
- The acquisition happened around the time of Trump's departure from office.
Entities
Artists
- Matt Bonner
Institutions
- Museum of London
- Artribune
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Capitol Hill
- Washington, D.C.