Yahoo Finance Donald Trump baby blimp to join Museum of London collection
Watch: Donald Trump blimp being 'consigned to history' following its world tour
An inflatable blimp depicting US President Donald Tump as a giant baby has been acquired by the Museum of London.
The 20ft high blimp, designed by Matt Bonner, followed Mr Trump around the world and was flown in Parliament Square during his visit to London.
It will be conserved and will go on display as part of the museum’s collection in future years.
The creators of the famous effigy said they hoped it served as a reminder of the fight against the “politics of hate”.
“While we’re pleased that the Trump Baby can now be consigned to history along with the man himself, we’re under no illusions that this is the end of the story,” they said in a statement.
“We hope the baby’s place in the museum will stand as a reminder of when London stood against Mr Trump – but will prompt those who see it to examine how they can continue the fight against the politics of hate.
“Most of all we hope the Trump Baby serves as a reminder of the politics of resistance that took place during Trump’s time in office.”
Sharon Ament, the museum’s director, said it became “determined” to acquire the object in 2018.
“We did not know then what would transpire,” she said.
“Of course the museum is not political and does not have any view about the state of politics in the States.”
But the blimp touches on a typical British response, satire, she added.
“We use humour a lot. And we poke fun at politicians. This is a big – literally – example of that….
“To some it’s a joyous object, it makes you smile, it makes you laugh because it’s satirical.”
The balloon-like object has just arrived at the Museum, “squashed” in a suitcase.
“The most ironic and fitting thing now is it’s currently in quarantine in the museum,” Ms Ament said.
“All objects have to be put into quarantine before they go into the collection because they could have insects or with something like clothing… moths.”
The Museum is a fitting home as the effigy is “a response from Londoners,” she said.
“It was born in London… It was an extraordinary and imaginative idea.”
And she added: “It is timely because it’s coming to us in the final days of President Trump being President Trump.”
Watch: Donald Trump in profile
Read More
Man arrested after Donald Trump baby balloon stabbed in Alabama
Thousands protest president's visit as Trump blimp takes to the skies
Baby blimp joins thousands of anti-Trump marchers in Dublin
Donald Trump baby blimp set to fly again during state visit
Sadiq clashes with Piers Morgan in fiery interview on London crimewave
