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Eco-art is a form of contemporary art that improves our relationship with the environment. A growing field, examples of eco-art range from using reclaimed and sustainable materials for sculpture and furniture to education and advocacy through poetry and photography.

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Artist creates beautiful indoor clouds

Tue, Mar 06 2012 at 10:47 PM

Cloud gazing is no longer an activity reserved for the outdoors, thanks to these life-like but surreal indoor clouds created by artist Berndnaut Smilde.
Lawsuit takes aim at Christo's 'Over the River' project

Mon, Feb 06 2012 at 9:23 AM

Environmental group Rags Over the Arkansas River alleges that approval of the art project violates federal law.
3 beautiful eco art projects made from repurposed wood

Tue, Jan 24 2012 at 9:30 AM

These artists used recycled pine, driftwood and waste timber to create their pieces.
Environmental artist Kristin Jones' newest project is Manhattan's elms

Wed, Dec 21 2011 at 11:29 AM

Some of NYC's oldest trees will get the appreciation they deserve with some creative lighting, poetry and more.
Christo's $50 million 'Over the River' art project approved

Wed, Nov 09 2011 at 11:19 AM

The controversial installation will cover sections of the Arkansas River with miles of silver fabric.
Keri Rosebraugh's eco-art tackles themes of destruction, reuse

Tue, Nov 01 2011 at 11:51 AM

This talented illustrator uses recycled materials to draw attention to what is thrown away.
10 images of alcohol as art

Wed, Oct 19 2011 at 9:19 AM

Photographed under a microscope, your favorite beverages become artistic, entrancing patterns of color and shape.
MNN week in review: Foraged cocktails, Bear Grylls' eating habits and more

Sat, Oct 08 2011 at 8:29 AM

Catch up on the environmental headlines from the week of Oct. 2-8, 2011.
6 examples of pricey, trash-based art

Mon, Oct 03 2011 at 9:03 AM

One man's trash is another man's art. Take a look at six artists who have taken discarded items and turned them into upscale, high-dollar artwork.
Dumpster, sweet Dumpster: Artist turns waste receptacle into mini-home

Wed, Sep 07 2011 at 3:07 PM

Using a repurposed trash bin, Berkeley-based artist Gregory Kloehn creates Oscar the Grouch's dream home: A comfortable, one-room dwelling complete with hardwood flooring and stainless steel appliances.

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Eco-art

Articles about Eco-art

Artist creates beautiful indoor clouds

Lawsuit takes aim at Christo's 'Over the River' project

3 beautiful eco art projects made from repurposed wood

Environmental artist Kristin Jones' newest project is Manhattan's elms

Christo's $50 million 'Over the River' art project approved

Keri Rosebraugh's eco-art tackles themes of destruction, reuse

10 images of alcohol as art

MNN week in review: Foraged cocktails, Bear Grylls' eating habits and more

6 examples of pricey, trash-based art

Dumpster, sweet Dumpster: Artist turns waste receptacle into mini-home

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