Arts & Entertainment

Naked Putin and pregnant Trump picture projected on NYC building

the artwork appeared across from Chelsea market

Published

9 years ago

February 15, 2017

#Trump #Putin image projected on #NYC building on 9th Avenue #Chelsea pic.twitter.com/Dzt2kSTL2e

— Jeanine Ramirez (@RamirezJeanine) February 15, 2017

An artist projected an image of Russian President Vladimir Putin and President Donald Trump in a naked embrace on a New York City building on Valentine’s Day.

The picture shows a shirtless Putin with his arms wrapped lovingly around a shirtless and pregnant Trump. Putin gently kisses Trump’s shoulder and the hashtag #Love Through Hate appears in the upper left corner of the picture.

The projection could be seen on 9th and 15th street across from Chelsea Market. The artist is unknown.

Trump’s positive praise for the Russian president has led to Putin and Trump being artistically paired together in other romantic situations. In Lithuania, a mural depicted Putin and Trump in a passionate lip lock.

MAKE EVERYTHING GREAT AGAIN #keule #keuleruke #bbq #vilnius #streetart #GOP #streetart #makeamericagreatagain #trump #putin #love #art #politics #pulledpork #vicenews #mindaugasbonanu #blvckdesigner #blvckonblvck

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