Russian photographer Julia Buruleva faces intense backlash for painting an elephant bright pink during a Jaipur photoshoot, initially mistaken by many as AI-generated.
Animal Cruelty Allegations
The shoot, inspired by Jaipur’s “Pink City” theme, featured a model atop the painted elephant at a Ganesha temple, prompting accusations of animal abuse from activists and social media users.
Artist’s Defense
Buruleva claimed using organic, festival-safe paint after vetting elephant farms, but critics demand accountability over stress to the animal and cultural insensitivity in Rajasthan’s heritage sites.
