Photographer Defends Painting Elephant Bright Pink as Animal Dies Shortly After Photoshoot

Elephant painted pink for photoshoot in Jaipur died last month: Owner

JAIPUR: A controversy erupted after images of an elephant (pachyderm) painted bright pink during a photoshoot in Rajasthan’s Jaipur were widely shared.

Jaipur Elephant's Death Two Months Post Photoshoot Fuel India-wide Arrest Demands For Julia Buruleva

The death of a 65-year-old elephant in Jaipur has ignited a nationwide backlash, with thousands demanding legal action against artist Julia Buruleva. Public anger surged across India following reports that the elephant, named Chanchal, died just two months after being used in a photoshoot involving body paint, an incident that had already drawn criticism at the time. The controversy centres on Russian artist Julia Buruleva, whose work at a templ…

Photographer defends painting elephant bright pink as animal dies shortly after photoshoot

Julia Buruleva has come under fire after dousing a model and the 65-year-old elephant, which has since passed away, in bright pink paint in Jaipur, India.

Russian artist's photo shoot with elephant painted pink in Rajasthan draws ire

A Russian artist's pink elephant photo shoot in Jaipur sparks controversy over animal welfare after the elephant's recent death.

Controversy Erupts Over Painted Pink Elephant Photoshoot in Jaipur

A Russian artist's photo shoot featuring a bright pink painted elephant in Jaipur has stirred controversy online. While some applaud its creativity, many criticize the ethics of using animals for art. The elephant named Chanchal recently died, but officials state the shoot isn't connected to her death.

A Photographer Painted an Elephant Pink for a Photoshoot and the Internet Responded Loudly

A Russian photographer painted a real elephant pink for a Jaipur photoshoot. The backlash was swift — and the questions it raised matter far beyond one photo.