Cracking Art

From the Fort Worth Botanic Garden:

“The Fort Worth Botanic Garden (FWBG) is thrilled to announce a captivating new pop art exhibit by the globally acclaimed Italian art collective, Cracking Art, beginning April 1, 2025. This vibrant exhibit features 80 larger-than-life animal sculptures meticulously crafted from regenerated plastic. Designed to captivate visitors of all ages, it combines playful creativity with a powerful message, inspiring joy while sparking meaningful conversations about sustainability and environmental conservation.   To purchase tickets, visit fwbg.org. Don’t miss the opportunity to explore this one-of-a-kind installation during its limited engagement!

From April 1 to September 30, 2025, guests can wander through the Garden and encounter vividly colored artworks in the forms of rabbits, elephants, geese, snails, wolves, and swallows as they playfully interact with the natural surroundings. These enchanting sculptures, made from regenerated plastic, highlight the creative potential of recycled materials while inspiring a deeper appreciation for sustainable living.

The Cracking Art movement was born in 1993 with the aim of radically changing the history of art through a strong social and environmental commitment. The works are created to provoke collective reflection on the impact of human activities on the natural environment through engaging performative actions. “