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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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.
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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