#white-house-decor

#white-house-decor

The fully functional toilet was created by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan also known for his duct-taped banana, which sold for $6.2 million at auction in 2024. Described as a commentary on excessive wealth, the artwork's name is also fitting for the current US president: "America." For gold, it seems, is in fashion at the White House. From the gold bric-a-brac adorning the Oval Office mantelpiece to the gold faucets and fixtures in the newly renovated Lincoln bathroom

A toilet is making headlines. The reason? It's made of solid 18-carat gold and is being auctioned at Sotheby's on November 18, with a starting bid of around $10 million (8.6 miilion). The fully functional toilet was created by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan also known for his duct-taped banana, which sold for $6.2 million at auction in 2024. Described as a commentary on excessive wealth, the artwork's name is also fitting for the current US president: "America."

President Donald Trump's press pool was treated to a demonstration of his DJ skills on the new White House patio which boasts umbrellas literally flown in from Mar-a-Lago. The president has made it his mission to make the White House more like the Florida resort where he holds court with his iPad playlist. Observers have noted often derisively the many changes Trump has made to the decor in the Oval Office,