Artist Marco Evaristti's exhibition in Copenhagen, featuring three live piglets caged without food, aimed to spark debate about animal welfare in Denmark, a major pork exporter. Titled "And Now You Care?," Evaristti planned for the piglets to illustrate the neglect in their care, with statistics showing the alarming death rate among pigs. However, following a visit from animal rights activists, the piglets were stolen, prompting discussions on the ethics of such provocative artwork and its impact on perception towards animal treatment.
Three piglets were stolen from the art exhibition "And Now You Care?" by artist Marco Evaristti, designed to provoke discussions about pig welfare in Denmark.
Evaristti's exhibition featured live piglets caged in shopping carts, illustrating serious concerns about animal treatment, while he committed to starvation himself until its conclusion.
The theft of the piglets occurred after a visit from animal rights activists, which raised questions about the appropriateness of Evaristti's provocative art.
Evaristti asserts his role as an artist gives him a voice on animal welfare issues, aimed at raising awareness about the mistreatment of pigs in Denmark.
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