French Mural Depicts Lady Liberty Covering Her Face In Shame

Source: crooksandliars.com


Dutch artist Judith de Leeuw painted the mural, titled “The Statue of Liberty’s Silent Protest,”



By Ed Scarce — July 4, 2025

Dutch artist Judith de Leeuw told Storyful it's meant to reflect shame for the United States' current immigration policies.

...........The values that the statue once stood for—freedom, hope, the right to be yourself—have been lost for many,” she said. De Leeuw added that the mural took six days to complete, and called the date of its unveiling – right before the July 4 Independence Day holiday – a “meaningful coincidence.” Although she was nervous that the message was too controversial, she said locals embraced the message given the harsh realities of immigration in France.

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A mural of the Statue of Liberty covering her face in shame was unveiled in Roubaix, France, one day before the United States celebrates Independence Day on July 4. The mural, titled “The Statue of Liberty’s Silent Protest,” was created by Dutch artist Judith de Leeuw, who painted the it over six days a building on Rue de Chemin-de-Fer. de Leeuw said the city of Roubaix "has a large migrant population, and many of them live in extremely difficult circumstances."

"The values that the statue once stood for—freedom, hope, the right to be yourself—have been lost for many,” she said.

The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France to the U.S. and stands on Liberty Island in New York – nearby Ellis Island, which was a stop for immigrants making their way to New York in 19th and 20th centuries. Both make up a National Park.

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