There’s controversial art, and then there’s “I-hope-you-enjoy-lawsuits” art. A Chilean artist thought the best way to raise awareness about animal cruelty was… by committing animal cruelty. His grand plan? Starve three piglets in an exhibit until they died, all in the name of “making a point.” But before the situation turned into a literal pigsty, animal activists pulled off the great pig heist of 2025. Now, the artist is mad, the public is horrified, and the piglets? Probably living their best life far away from performance art.

 

Artist in Hot Water for Trying to Starve 3 Piglets to Death as Part of Provocative Art Installation