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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Bioluminescent art: Beautiful bacteria glow in the dark
June 13, 2013, 11:47 a.m. by Anna Norris
Bioluminescent art blends science and creativity to create images that can only be seen in the dark.
Litterbugs get profiled
May 13, 2013, 11:18 a.m. by Starre Vartan
A new art project uses DNA to get an idea of who's tossing butts and other litter.
Online boutique offers handmade tableware -- and a soulful respite
February 12, 2013, 11:28 a.m. by Melissa Breyer
A showcase for American artisans, the virtual shop Catherine's Table is a warm and cozy ode to beautiful things.
Salvage-happy builder jailed after failing to pay for demolition of own work
January 15, 2013, 1 p.m. by Matt Hickman
A Mojave Desert folk hero/renegade builder is sentenced to 539 days in jail after failing to pay for the demolition of his sprawling private residence/art installation, Phonehenge West.
Motley mess of scarecrows invade historic Westchester estate
October 31, 2012, 11:30 a.m. by Matt Hickman
Sure, they do a better job at posing for photos than discouraging birds, but this army of eclectic scarecrows installed at one of the Hudson's grandest historic estates is a fine example of DIY Halloween-craft.
Solar flares blur the lines between science and art [Photos]
October 23, 2012, 11:20 a.m. by Catie Leary
Scientists and artists have more in common than one might think. Many techniques used by artists are just as indispensable for scientists, who use interesting images to engage the public in learning about science.
Canned air from your favorite cities now on sale
September 4, 2012, 4:02 a.m. by Bryan Nelson
Miss the smells of home? Artist Kirill Rudenko is canning air from many of the world's major cities and selling it for $10 a pop.
Ugandan artist makes playground from recycled plastic bottles
August 9, 2012, 3:58 p.m. by Starre Vartan
Artist and teacher Ruganzu Bruno Tusingwire wins the first 10K prize at TEDxQuatar with his innovative recycling idea that helps kids in need.
Who is really responsible for plastic waste?
August 3, 2012, 4:43 p.m. by Starre Vartan
Artist Asher Jay's "Garbagea" confronts us with our throwaway culture in this creative project.
Kevin Costner mired in bison dispute
March 19, 2012, 4:59 p.m. by Michael d'Estries
Actor is taken to court over 17 bronze horse and bison sculptures he commissioned back in the late '90s.
Artist creates beautiful indoor clouds
March 6, 2012, 10:47 p.m. by Bryan Nelson
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
February 6, 2012, 9:23 a.m. by John Platt
Environmental group Rags Over the Arkansas River alleges that approval of the art project violates federal law.
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