Arts & Entertainment
Naked Putin and pregnant Trump picture projected on NYC building
the artwork appeared across from Chelsea market
#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.
The Capital Pride Alliance presented the 2026 Capital Pride Honors at “The Audacity Brunch: In Full Fuchsia” at the Four Seasons Hotel Washington, D.C. on Sunday, June 7.
(Washington Blade photos by Landon Shackelford)
Out & About
Congressional Cemetery hosts Gays & Graves
Daylong Pride celebration blends history, remembrance, art and community
Historic Congressional Cemetery will host the second annual “Gays & Graves: A Big Gay Festival” on Sunday, June 14 at 11 a.m.
The event will feature pioneering activist Randy Wicker, the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, and new public art installations and programs celebrating LGBTQ+ history. Gays & Graves is an official partner event of Capital Pride 2026.
This event is a daylong Pride celebration blending history, remembrance, art and community. Visitors can shop from LGBTQ+ and allied artists and makers, experience performances and interactive installations, and engage with programs exploring LGBTQ+ history and lived experience.
For more details, visit the cemetery’s website.
Baltimore Pride is underway, taking place from June 8-14.
The Pride Parade will be on Saturday, June 13 at 12 p.m. at Charles Street & North Avenue, followed by the Pride Block Party at 1 p.m. at Druid Hill Park. And then the Pride Festival will be held on Sunday, June 14 at 12 p.m. at Druid Hill Park.
There will be an array of additional events including: a fashion show, a “Suits and Sneakers” reception and a 5k race, among many other events.
For more details, visit Baltimore Pride’s website.
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