In 2024, Amnon Moalem completed a work unlike any other in his career. Not a commission. Not a gallery piece. A gift, a kingly gift, conceived and executed as a personal tribute to Donald J. Trump, President-elect of the United States of America.
The work was born from a conviction: that Trump’s dedication to the values of peace, freedom, justice, and human dignity, and his historic commitment to the Jewish people and to the State of Israel, his singular willingness to stand against the tide of international opinion, deserved acknowledgment at a level commensurate with its significance. Not words. A monument.
The work was given a name: The New Jerusalem Monument. And an additional title, chosen to capture the vision it was meant to carry into the world: Peace upon Earth, Under Heaven. A vision of Jerusalem not as a contested city, but as the ancient dream it has always been, a city of light, a city of peace, the home of humanity’s most enduring aspirations.
For the occasion, Amnon Moalem created a unique emblem, a symbol designed specifically for this act of presentation, and for no other purpose.
The presentation never took place. The challenges of access to the President of the United States, compounded by dramatic developments in the Middle East during that period, brought the gesture to a halt. The work has remained with the artist since, preserved, documented, waiting.
The artist’s largest creation to date – a work of truly
monumental proportions – represents five years of
unwavering dedication, inspiration,
and exquisite craftsmanship.
The artwork embodies the artist’s profound love
for the subject and his steadfast devotion
to bringing his vision to life.
The artist’s largest creation to date – a work of truly monumental proportions – represents five years of unwavering dedication, inspiration, and exquisite craftsmanship.
The artwork embodies the artist’s profound love for the subject and his steadfast devotion to bringing his vision to life.
2019 – 2024
Carved wood, fully clad in gold, silver, and copper metallic leaves. 620 by 465cm. 244 by 183in.
Price: $2,750,000
2019 – 2024
Carved wood, fully clad in gold, silver, and copper
metallic leaves. 620 by 465cm. 244 by 183in.
Price: $2,750,000
Marc Zell, Chairman of Republicans Overseas Israel and Vice President of Republicans Overseas, with the artist in front of The New Jerusalem Monument.
– Vayikra Rabbah, Parsha 9 –
Marc Zell, Chairman of Republicans Overseas Israel and Vice President of Republicans Overseas, beside The New Jerusalem Monument.
The artistic wonder was created as a gesture of honor to be presented to the President of the United States
in honor of the enduring vision of the “New Jerusalem”,
representing humanity’s aspiration for peace,
harmony, and renewal.
The artistic wonder was created as a gesture of honor to be presented to the President of the United States in honor of the enduring vision of the “New Jerusalem”, representing humanity’s aspiration for peace, harmony, and renewal.
A complete Binder was created for the planned presentation
of THE NEW JERUSALEM MONUMENT, documenting the vision, the artistic concept, and the ultimate aim of this gracious gesture.
The New Jerusalem Monument is three things at once: a work of exceptional artistic achievement, a document of historical intention, and a statement of faith in the possibility of peace. There is no other work like it.
It is available for acquisition by a collector, institution, or organization that understands what it represents, and is prepared to give it the context it deserves. All inquiries are handled privately and with complete confidentiality.
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