Meet Pigcasso, The World's First Pig Artist

WHO OR WHAT IS THE ARTICLE ABOUT?

• This article was about Pigcasso, a pig who paints.
• Joanne Lefson saved Pigcasso, and the thousands of dollars her art sells for goes to Farm Sanctuary S.A.
• Pigcasso’s has a exhibit at Cape Town’s picturesque Victoria & Alfred Waterfront.

Where and when did the story take place?
This happened in Franschhoek, South Africa, right now. Pigcasso’s exhibit will be on display at Cape Town’s picturesque Victoria & Alfred Waterfront through March 5th.

WHY IS THIS NEWSWORTHY?

• It’s extraordinary
• All the money goes to Farm Sanctuary S.A., a shelter for farm animals.
• Pigcasso’s art is even in an exhibit

HOW DOES THIS ARTICLE AFFECT OUR WORLD?

• It’s a pig that paints!
• The thousands of dollars Pigcasso’s art sells for goes to Farm Sanctuary S.A.
• I would want to see Pigcasso’s exhibit, called “Oink” currently displayed at Cape Town.

Why did you choose to write about this topic?
It interested me, and I like how the money goes to Farm Sanctuary S.A. It’s also cool that Pigcasso has her own exhibit.

CIVIC LENSE

• People are working together to help farm animals, like Joanne Lefson, and Farm Sanctuary S.A.
• Pigcasso’s art is also helping the sanctuary.
• Pigcasso and the Farm Sanctuary S.A. is helping farm animals have a better life.