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August 27, 2026

Yayoi Kusama, Who Sold 1,500 Mirrors for $2 Each to Protest Art’s Price Tags, Dies at 97 in Tokyo

Yayoi Kusama, the Japanese avant-garde artist whose polka-dot infinity rooms and repetitive dot-covered environments captivated global audiences for nearly seven decades, died on August 14, 2026, in Tokyo. She was 97. The

Billie Eilish in a store in 2018, holding a smartphone, blue-tinted hair visible, captured from a YouTube video, used as a feature image for coverage of her $11.5M tour donation to climate justice and food equity.

Artivism·Entertainment·News

Billie Eilish Urges Billionaires “Give Your Money Away”, Donates $11.5M From Tour To Climate Justice And Food Equity

Billie Eilish’s $11.5 Million Climate Donation Billie Eilish Donates $11.5 Million from Tour Proceeds to Climate Causes Grammy-winning artist Billie Eilish is putting her money where her mouth is when it comes to environmental activism. The 23-year-old musician announced a

November 3, 2025

12-Foot Trump-Epstein Statue Sparks Controversy on National Mall: White House Calls It ‘Waste of Money’

Activism·Artivism·News·USA

A 12-foot statue depicting Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein holding hands appeared on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on September 23, 2025. Created

Banksy’s Royal Courts Mural Covered Within Hours as 890 Protesters Face Terrorism Charges

Activism·Artivism·News·UK

A new Banksy artwork depicting a judge striking a protester appeared on London’s Royal Courts of Justice on September 8, 2025, only to be

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

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

Govind Tekale

May 10, 2024

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.

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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

Rahul Somvanshi

March 25, 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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