As climate concerns take center stage, repurposed art is getting more wall space and less side-eye from the art world. Itay Hod reports.
Breakdown
- Artists are sourcing materials from dumps and recycling centers for their work. 18s
- Dina Kabizard transforms found objects into collages and mixed media art. 51s
- Repurposed art is gaining recognition in major galleries, such as the Minnesota Street Project. 1m 9s
- Recology's Artist-in-Residence program uses 99% upcycled materials for art. 1m 26s
- Artists hope to inspire new attitudes toward reuse and environmental responsibility. 2m 3s