Key facts
- Monuments dedicated to Elon Musk are being erected near SpaceX's Starbase complex in Texas.
- A French foundry group, Atelier Missor, is creating a 50-foot statue of Prometheus.
- Cards Against Humanity is fundraising for a monument to protest Musk, citing damage to their land.
- Cards Against Humanity previously sued SpaceX over a land dispute near Starbase.
- A bust commissioned by the memecoin ElonRWA was defaced in April 2025.
Monuments dedicated to Elon Musk are emerging near SpaceX's Starbase complex in Texas, reflecting a range of sentiments from admiration to protest. A French foundry group, Atelier Missor, is constructing a 50-foot statue of Prometheus, a figure from Greek mythology known for giving fire to humanity, symbolizing Musk's perceived contributions to progress. Atelier Missor has previously expressed its admiration for SpaceX and its dreams.
In contrast, Cards Against Humanity is actively fundraising for a monument intended to criticize Musk. The company stated that SpaceX's operations have damaged a parcel of land they purchased in 2017 to impede border wall construction. Cards Against Humanity previously sued SpaceX over this property and reached a confidential settlement, after which SpaceX reportedly removed its equipment. The company describes the area as a 'corporate hellscape' and is collecting donations for its protest monument, having raised approximately $150,000 from over 12,000 contributors.
Additionally, a bust resembling Musk, commissioned by the crypto outfit ElonRWA, was erected near Starbase two years prior. This statue, intended to bring an internet meme into reality, was defaced in April 2025 with gashes and a sticker, occurring around the time of protests against both Musk and President Trump.