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Artist Scott LoBaido Delivers Zohran Mamdani A Giant Middle‑Finger ‘Gift’

by rrollins, May 20, 2026

Artist‑activist Scott LoBaido escalated his feud with New York lawmaker Zohran Mamdani by installing a giant middle‑finger sculpture outside NYC City Hall, calling it a sarcastic “gift.” The Staten Island artist, known for theatrical political stunts, positioned the piece directly toward Mamdani’s office, instantly turning the display into a viral flashpoint. Supporters praised the installation as bold protest art aimed at left‑leaning city policies, while critics dismissed it as juvenile political theater. Photos and videos spread quickly across social platforms, pushing the LoBaido‑Mamdani rivalry back into the spotlight and fueling debate over spectacle in modern politics.
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