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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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Help a Sustainable TreeHouse grow on Governors Island

Thu, Feb 10 2011 at 7:06 PM

Designer Benjamin Jones wants to erect the Sustainable TreeHouse, an eco-friendly 'interactive playground,' on NYC's Governors Island. But he needs your help ...
The Beach as art supply store

Fri, Jan 21 2011 at 6:10 PM

Artists Richard Lang and Judith Selby Lang find materials for their eco-art pieces by picking up plastic debris from the beach.
Researchers may have found world's oldest optical illusion

Fri, Jan 14 2011 at 3:29 PM

Experts of Paleolithic art in France say some cave drawings have a reoccurring theme.
The power of an image: The story behind 'HOPE?'

Mon, Dec 20 2010 at 8:48 PM

At the Cancun climate talks, one art installation dominated the headlines at a turning point in history.
Will Christo's art installation harm wildlife or help Colorado?

Tue, Dec 14 2010 at 8:42 AM

'Over the River' would suspend silver fabric over miles of Arkansas River.
Mosaic technology reveals the many faces of a growing movement

Wed, Nov 17 2010 at 4:08 PM

TckTckTck's mosaic:EARTH combines 'deep zoom' technology with social action to encourage people around the world to join in the growing sustainability movement. Add a photo or video and win a HARMONY movie iPad!
People, planet to combine for global climate art show

Wed, Nov 17 2010 at 10:00 AM

Using human bodies as the main media, the show organized by Bill McKibben and his 350.org Earth-advocacy group runs Nov. 20-27.
Chinese vase sells for $83 million

Fri, Nov 12 2010 at 6:08 AM

A woman clearing out her late sister's house sold the vase, which had been valued at 1.2 million pounds, but a Chinese bidder paid much more.
Artist's awe-inspiring underwater reef complete

Tue, Nov 09 2010 at 12:22 PM

'The Silent Evolution' by Jason deCaires Taylor is comprised of 400 permanent sculptures in Mexican waters.
Make eco-aerial art in November

Fri, Nov 05 2010 at 1:26 AM

Join 350.org and thousands of local activists to create one of 15 gigantic aerial art pieces that will be visible from space!

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Eco-art

Articles about Eco-art

Help a Sustainable TreeHouse grow on Governors Island

The Beach as art supply store

Researchers may have found world's oldest optical illusion

The power of an image: The story behind 'HOPE?'

Will Christo's art installation harm wildlife or help Colorado?

Mosaic technology reveals the many faces of a growing movement

People, planet to combine for global climate art show

Chinese vase sells for $83 million

Artist's awe-inspiring underwater reef complete

Make eco-aerial art in November

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