[7][8] In 2017, he was a part of the documentary Revolution: 100 years young by the Russian television network RT.

[10] Each year, Diding gives out the Lenin Award of 100,000 SEK to "an author or artist in Sweden, who operates with social criticism and in a rebellious leftist tradition" and the Robespierre Prize of 25,000 SEK to "a young Swedish writer or artist, who operates in a critical spirit".

[13] The statue was the centre of much dispute, and after extensive debate in the local press, the municipality decided not to accept the donation.

[15] The statue is currently placed in the garden of Diding's Villa Wäring in Varberg, where passersby can view the artwork.

[16][17] Diding tried to name his son "Brfxxccxxmnpcccclllmmnprxvclmnckssqlbb11116" (pronounced Albin) but was denied at both the Tax Authority and when the case was brought to court.