A 30-Pound Marble MAGA Hat: Art or Controversy?

A new York City artist⁤ is facing a firestorm of criticism over her latest creation: a⁤ 30-pound, $48,000 marble sculpture of a Make america Great Again (MAGA)⁤ hat. the piece,‍ by sculptor Robin Antar, has ‍ignited ​a passionate debate,‍ highlighting the deep political ‌divisions within the United States.

Antar, known for her hyperrealistic sculptures of everyday objects, including
iconic American brands like Hellmann’s mayonnaise and Oreos, created the
“MAGA Hat” sculpture in 2016. The piece,inspired by the hat that became a
symbol of Donald Trump’s presidential campaigns,is now generating renewed
controversy as Trump prepares for a second term.

The backlash against Antar’s work has been intense. “The gallery that deals with
my work in the city tells me, ’Our most prestigious clients threatened to boycott
the gallery because they think you’re a Trump supporter’,” Antar revealed in a
recent interview. “That’s not what my work is about.My work is about capturing
American history.”

Though, some critics have accused Antar of failing to explicitly denounce
Trump’s political stances. One Instagram commenter, whose comment Antar
afterward deleted, stated, “Love your work, hate the Donald.”