Artivism

Banksy's latest work, a thoughtfully pruned cherry tree mural on Hornsey Road, ignites discussion on urban nature in London, stirring local and global audiences alike.

March 25, 2024

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Banksy’s Latest Single Pruned Cherry Tree Art on Hornsey Road Reflects London’s Urban Nature Debate

There’s a constant stir these days on Hornsey Road, a street in Finsbury Park to the north of London. A mix of the curious, journalists, and Instagrammers gather around the new work

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Sumanta Baruah’s Cartoons Reveal Ethical & Environmental Issues Of Our Generation

Art and science are closely intertwined, they are not two independent streams of knowledge, as the public perceives them. Sumanta Baruah, whose scientific cartoons are on display at the Indian Institute of Cartoonists has proved this. He has used his

April 15, 2022

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Robert Bradford, A Veteran Artist Who Uses Waste To Create Art

In today’s age, addressing environmental concerns isn’t the sole responsibility of activists. Every individual can contribute in unique ways, making the movement towards environmental sensitivity a collective endeavor. A prominent example is “trash art,” an emerging genre that ingeniously uses

July 9, 2022

Artivism·Nature·Wildlife

Wildlife at India’s 2024 Elections: Imaginary Polls Shed Light on Nature’s Demands During Voting Season

India is in the middle of the biggest general election ever. Almost one billion voters are voting to elect the 18th Lok Sabha, making it the largest in the world. There are polling officers, election agents, returning officers, election observers,

May 10, 2024

Artivism·Asia

Japan’s Naomi Arimoto Combines Coastal Waste with Fashion, Highlighting 20 Million Tonnes of Global Plastic Crisis

In Chigasaki, south of Tokyo, 42-year-old manicurist Naomi Arimoto has developed an unconventional response to marine pollution: turning beach plastic into nail art. Her work gains attention as world leaders prepare for

Karmactive Staff

November 24, 2024

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Nigerian Eco-Artist Gbenga Adeku Tackles Plastic Pollution with PET Bottle Masterpieces

Gbenga Adeku, a prominent upcycle artist from south western Nigeria creates awareness about plastic pollution and its effects on earth through his art. Adeku shared his artistic journey and environmental advocacy in

Mohammed Shamil PMand

Karmactive Staff

January 19, 2024

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Gila Rayberg: The Art Maestro of Upcycled Mosaic Magic!

Gila Rayberg, the Perdido Key-based artist, has once again made waves in the art community. Her portrait, “Forward Thinking,” has been handpicked for the Glass Arts International 2023 exhibition series at the

Govind Tekale

September 8, 2023

Artivism·Travel

Mysteries of Enigmatic Serpent d’Océan Resonating Through Time

Serpent d’Océan is an awe-inspiring and enigmatic art installation that stands as one of the most dramatic and mysterious creations in the world. Situated near the Loire estuary, close to Nantes, France,

Govind Tekale

June 19, 2023

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Juliette’s Eco-Art Breathes Life into Discarded Materials: Unveiling Beauty from the Depths

At first glance, Eco-Art by Juliette may leave you perplexed with its array of plastic ropes, colorful fibers, and interesting shapes. The backstory behind all her captivating pieces is one that plagues

Diya Sharma

June 10, 2023

Artivism·Sustainability

Recycled Paper Magic: The Captivating Effects of Maria Verni Sustainable Collage Art

Maria Verni, who creates stunning custom collage artwork using recycled paper and photos, is a talented artist based in Red Bank, NJ. Not only visually striking but also environmentally friendly, Verni’s work

Karmactive Team

May 19, 2023

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Selkie Knots’ One Art Piece at a Time: Upcycling Initiative Saving the Seas

How easy would it be if we pulled jewelry, wall hangings, baskets, bowls, or key rings out of the waste we produce? Scientific methods may have limitations, but creativity is limitless. Ghost

Pawni Saxena

May 10, 2023

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A Kinetic Sculpture that Highlights the Delicate Relationship Between Trees and Wildfires: John Grade’s Emeritus

Emeritus, a massive sculpture by John Grade (American, born in 1970 in Minneapolis, MN), is inspired by the form of a missing tree. Emeritus, suspended in the heart of Oregon State University’s Giant

Dipannita Sarkar

March 16, 2023

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Art for Ocean Conservation: Leeanne Splatt’s Mission to Combat Marine Plastic Pollution

At least 14 million tons of plastic end up in the ocean every year. Plastic debris is currently the most abundant type of litter in the ocean, making up 80% of all marine

Tanishka Urade

March 14, 2023

Artivism·Design

Italian Designer Develop Sofa Stuffed with Single-Use Masks

To highlight the amount of plastic waste generated due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Italian designer Tobia Zambotti repurposed discarded single-use masks as the stuffing for a sofa known as Couch-19. The Couch-19

Sakshi Bafna

February 6, 2023

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