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Artists turning trash into masterpieces

CBS America · 1 month ago
CBS America
CBS America
1 month ago

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
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