Artist to Display Trump Sculpture at Denmark's Rebild Festival After Police Assurance

Danish artist Jens Galschiøt intends to display his controversial sculpture, "The Orange Plague," at the annual Rebild Festival, which celebrates American Independence Day. The festival, held in Rebild Bakker, is organized by a Danish-American friendship association.

Galschiøt's sculpture depicts former U.S. President Donald Trump riding a mobility scooter. He has previously exhibited the artwork at various international events, including climate summits and public forums. The Rebild Festival's organizers initially expressed security concerns, with the safety chief deeming it unsafe to transport the sculpture through the hilly terrain.

However, following a communication from the police, who assured they would help find a suitable and safe location for the display, Galschiøt decided to proceed. "We wouldn't have come if there was too much confrontation, but then the police sent us a nice letter saying they would help find a good place, so we thought, then we'll come," Galschiøt told DR.

The Rebild Festival has a history of hosting prominent American figures and has been celebrated since 1912. Galschiøt is an internationally recognized artist, known for other works such as "The Pillar of Shame," which commemorated victims of the Tiananmen Square massacre.

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We wouldn't have come if there was too much confrontation, but then the police sent us a nice letter saying they would help find a good place, so we thought, then we'll come.