Cracking Art invades McArthurGlen outlets with 200+ sculptures

Over 200 oversized, brightly colored animal sculptures by the Cracking Art collective have been installed at the McArthurGlen Designer Outlets in Castel Romano and Barberino, Italy, through September. The works, made from recycled plastic, aim to spark reflection on humanity's environmental impact. The Cracking Art movement, founded in 1993, uses the term "cracking" to reference both the act of breaking and the chemical process that transforms crude oil into plastic, highlighting the tension between nature and artifice. At Barberino, animals appear to emerge from the surrounding hills and the Sieve River; at Castel Romano, flying dolphins and a rain of frogs greet visitors. The installations are part of a broader initiative by McArthurGlen to promote art and sustainability.