A PUBLIC art installation titled the “Jeffrey Epstein Walk of Shame” has appeared in Washington, displaying the names of politicians, billionaires and public figures reported in documents linked to the late convicted sex offender.
The installation, which is steps away from the White House and styled in a format reminiscent of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, features star-shaped plaques that instead honour individuals whose names have surfaced in publicly released Epstein-related records.
Each star includes a caption describing the individual’s public position or identity and is accompanied by a QR code linking to articles or public records referencing their alleged association with Epstein..
According to reporting by the Washington Post and videos shared by the publication and USA Today, Epstein’s own star prominently states “Child Sex Trafficker and Rapist” beneath his name.
Other figures featured in the installation include:
- Ghislaine Maxwell, with the caption “Child Sex Trafficker”
- Bill Gates, with the caption “Billionaire Founder of Microsoft”
- Bill Clinton, with the caption “Former President of the United States”
- George Mitchell, with the caption “Former Senate Majority Leader”
- Prince Andrew, with the caption “Duke of York of British Royal Family”
- Larry Summers, with the caption “Former President of Harvard University”
- Dan Snyder, with the caption “Billionaire Former Owner of Washington Commanders”
- Clarence Thomas, with the caption “Associate Justice of U.S. Supreme Court”
- Casey Wasserman, with the caption “CEO of a Sports & Talent Agency”
- Harvey Weinstein, with the caption “Film Producer of Miramax & Weinstein Co”
- Peter Attia, with the caption “Former CBS News Contributor”
- Glenn Dubin, with the caption “Billionaire Hedge Fund Manager”
- Leon Black, with the caption “Billionaire Founder of a Private Equity Firm”
- Richard Branson, with the caption “Billionaire Venture Capitalist”
Each star includes a QR code directing viewers to material referencing the person’s appearance in the Epstein files.
The installation draws from documents released by the US Department of Justice under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which outline what media reports describe as “years of correspondence and visual evidence connecting the convicted sex offender to some of the wealthiest and most powerful people in the world.”
The publication of the files does not automatically imply criminal wrongdoing for those named. As noted in reporting surrounding the disclosure, being included in the documents reflects association or mention in records rather than proven misconduct.
Several prominent individuals listed in the installation have previously denied knowledge of Epstein’s crimes.
The artwork appears to function as both a political commentary and a public accountability exercise, reflecting the ongoing scrutiny surrounding the Epstein case and the broader implications of transparency in high-profile investigations.