An art installation by David Cerny, commissioned by the Czech Republic to mark the start of its six-month presidency of the European Union, has angered some by depicting stereotypes of the member countries. The 172-square-foot, eight-ton installation, titled “Entropa,” is located in Brussels at the European Council. France was shown with a banner emblazoned with the word “strike” draped across it.

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