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Gabriel 'Strikes' Again: New Artwork Depicts President Amidst Controversy

Published January 18, 2026, 17:09
Gabriel 'Strikes' Again: New Artwork Depicts President Amidst Controversy

Artist Giorgos Gabriel has returned to public discussion with a new visual creation concerning the President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides. The image, posted on social media, depicts the President in a provocative manner, wearing a red dress, high heels, and holding a cigarette, while smoke comes out of his mouth forming the map of Cyprus. The accompanying caption is “Cash Only”, referring to the recent video that sparked reactions about a possible corruption mechanism. The post has caused strong reactions and division among social media users. Gabriel has been at the center of criticism in the past for artworks considered offensive to the Orthodox faith. The new work appears to be a response to the recent uproar.