Marco Evaristti's Controversial Pig Exhibit Shut Down in Copenhagen Sparks Debate on Animal Rights and Hypocrisy

Chilean artist Marco Evaristti's exhibition, "And now you care?", featuring three live pigs without food or water, was shut down shortly after its opening in Copenhagen's Den Grå Kødby. The exhibit aimed to provoke discussion about the meat industry's treatment of animals, contrasting the public outcry over the pigs' suffering with the daily slaughter of thousands of pigs in Denmark. Evaristti, known for his provocative art, defended his work as a critique of national hypocrisy, highlighting Denmark's massive pork exports. The pigs were removed by animal rights activists, leading to further controversy. Evaristti's past works include blending live goldfish and serving meatballs made from his own fat, solidifying his reputation as a shock artist who challenges moral boundaries and societal norms.