Melania Trump statue goes missing in Slovenia
Summary
A bronze statue of Melania Trump, created by U.S. artist Brad Downey, has been stolen in her hometown of Sevnica, Slovenia. This is the second time a statue of her has been tampered with, following a wooden version that was previously burned.Key Facts
- The bronze statue of Melania Trump went missing from its location in Sevnica, Slovenia.
- The statue was created by U.S. artist Brad Downey and unveiled in September 2020.
- Previously, a wooden version of the statue made by local artist Ales "Maxi" Zupevc was set on fire in 2019.
- Only the feet and the tree stump where the bronze statue stood remain.
- Local police are investigating the disappearance as a theft.
- The original wooden statue had been commissioned by Downey, who wanted to use a durable material for the new version.
- Downey stated that his artwork was political and highlighted differences in immigration experiences.
- Local authorities in Sevnica expressed mixed feelings about the statue, noting they did not feel proud of the depiction.
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