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Eco-art

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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Articles about Eco-art

  • Dance goes green

    Fri, Apr 10 2009 at 2:10 PM

    Long concerning itself with social issues, modern dance is increasingly incorporating environmental themes into its works—both artistic and otherwise.

  • Cool Globes keep rolling

    Tue, Apr 07 2009 at 1:02 PM

    Cool Globes, a big eco-awareness art exhibit, is still rolling after two years. Next stop: Los Angeles for Earth Day.

  • Ben Harper's Earth Day concert

    Mon, Apr 06 2009 at 2:38 PM

    Watch Ben Harper perform live at Piazza del Popolo in Rome on Nat Geo Music.

  • Cassette tapes as eco-art

    Thu, Apr 02 2009 at 1:57 PM

    A self-taught artist makes evocative portraits out of discarded cassette tapes.

  • The amazing, naturalistic art of Leslie Fry

    Tue, Mar 31 2009 at 5:39 PM

    The imagery and placement of her sculptures aim to increase awareness about the effects of human impact on the natural environment.

  • Pre-loved Manolos as eco-art

    Tue, Mar 31 2009 at 12:48 PM

    Designer-artists use used high-end designer shoes to create well-heeled works of art.

  • Earth Hour 2009 gets snazzy posters

    Tue, Feb 10 2009 at 4:03 PM

    Shepard Fairey, the artist behind OBEY and HOPE posters, puts his creativity behind Earth Hour 2009.

  • Something to dwell on

    Tue, Feb 03 2009 at 6:18 PM

    The latest issue of Dwell dazzles with a spread on green homes Down Under. The highlight? The architectural stylings of 11-year-old Aussie wunderkind, Moofus.

  • Less art drives, more art walks

    Thu, Jan 22 2009 at 2:19 PM

    Should art galleries coordinate openings to minimize driving?

  • Manifest Hope - blogging from Washington

    Sun, Jan 18 2009 at 5:13 PM

    Manifest Hope art contest reveals major theme of environmental progress.

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