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Artfarm, where all tattooed pigs live

I wonder if these piggies understand what is going on? They’re a part of Artfarm, a collective of swine and tattoo ink. The Belgian artist Wim Delvoye worked with The Foundation Cartier on this recent project. Hmmm, it seems more like Artharm. Or should that be Artham?
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Wim Delvoye’s Cloaca auctioned through Sotheby’s

Belgian artist Wim Delvoye (who famously tattooed a bunch of pigs) created a shit-making machine called the Cloaca Machine that pumps out rather hefty logs of brown stuff. A couple of days ago, Sotheby’s put a piece of Delvoye’s shit on auction for 2,000-3,000 GBP.

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Fuzzyasian sees his art as a reminder to us that ‘the over-arching grand scheme of things and the tiny details that are right in front of your nose — are one in the same’. I think he welcomes the idea that there are magical particles that live within our daily lives. It’s all in how you welcome the moment.

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The Fun Theory, for all good fun seekers

Remember how, as a kid, teachers created an atmosphere of FUN as the best way to learn? It was an inspired place for imagination and support. Hmmm, well it seems adults get the short end of the stick, playing only a game of ’serious’ and ‘responsibility’. So when I came across this video, it was interesting to see life’s playground had merged into the adult world. Yipeeee! Adults need to have some fun, too.

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laura sweet said | 16 June, 2009

If you want to know a lot more about the tattooed pigs and pig farm as well as the work of Wim Delvoye, check this out:
http://ifitshipitshere.blogspot.com/2007/10/inked-oinkers-or-tattooed-pigs-by-wim.html

Clare Hall said | 19 June, 2009

Looks cool, but what a cruel thing to do to an animal – putting them through such pain. They wouldn’t understand what was going on. It’s disgusting and seems a little hypocritical coming from a vegetarian.

Alex said | 19 June, 2009

As good as it looks … is it cruelty to animals?

C said | 19 June, 2009

This is cruel and horrible.

messy Q said | 19 June, 2009

I really torn by this work. I love it but……… will SOMEBODY think of the piglets?

K said | 20 June, 2009

Horrible horrible. I don’t care if it IS art. Do you know that pig’s skin is ultra-sensitive? Do you know how many HOURS it takes to tattoo this kind of art? Nice art. Cruelty to animals!

Rebecca said | 8 August, 2009

This is disgusting. How can people subject these animals to such senseless pain in the name of ‘art’?

Sara said | 14 September, 2009

Thats heartless and fucked up! Leave those pigs alone, if you cant fuckin draw quit trying to practice on an innocent animal.

lol said | 16 January, 2010

did any one here read or watch charlote’s web

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