These Photos Will Move Your Heart

Published August 30, 2010 by PETA Staff. Last Updated April 2, 2024.

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Sculptures, paintings, and photography can move hearts and minds. I think the following images by Nicholas Wickstrom, which explore the link between animal liberation and human liberation, tie in seamlessly with PETA’s Animal Liberation Project:

Caged animals as depicted by Nick Wickstrom

Skinned animals as depicted by Nick Wickstrom

Chained dogs as depicted by Nick Wickstrom

Animal testing as depicted by Nick Wickstrom

Dogfighting as depicted by Nick Wickstrom

Thoughts?

Written by Karin Bennett

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