In the hills of Colletto Fava, in Piedmont, Italy, once stood an enormous pink rabbit, over 60 meters tall: Hase, created in 2005 by the Austrian art collective Gelitin. Woven from waterproof fabric and stuffed with straw, it was designed to be climbed, walked on, and hugged by visitors, like a toy fallen from the sky. Its purpose was not only to entertain but also to show how art and nature intertwine: the artists planned for the rabbit to slowly decompose over the years, until it disappeared.
By 2016, the weather had already begun to erode its form, and today, only a few traces remain. Where the gigantic Hase once stood, vegetation has reclaimed its place. This artwork, more than a curious attraction, became a silent reminder that time never stops, not even for the most monumental creations.
