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The Art of Sustainability: How artists are have used eco-friendly materials
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The Art of Sustainability: How artists are have used eco-friendly materials

As concerns around climate change and environmental sustainability grow, artists are increasingly looking for ways to create art that is both beautiful and eco-friendly. In this post, we'll explore some of the innovative sustainable art practices and materials that artists are using to create impactful and meaningful art. As the art world becomes more environmentally conscious, artists are exploring new ways to incorporate sustainable materials into their work.

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Collaborating with Other Creatives
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Collaborating with Other Creatives

Collaboration is an essential ingredient for success in the creative industry. From graphic designers to writers, photographers to filmmakers, working together with other creatives can open up new doors of creativity and bring fresh ideas to the table. Not only does collaboration allow for a broader perspective, but it can also lead to personal growth, exposure to new audiences, and the creation of a supportive network.

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Should historical fashion garments ever be reworn?
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Should historical fashion garments ever be reworn?

The Met Gala is known as being a night of fashion where celebrities parade around in courtier garments. This year, Kim Kardashian sparked controversy for wearing Marilyn Monroe's original 'Happy Birthday' dress. The dress is of historical significance as it marks a particular moment in history.

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4 artists who have turned plastic waste into impactful works of art
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4 artists who have turned plastic waste into impactful works of art

Plastic pollution is quickly becoming one of the most important environmental issues. Year on year we increasingly consume more plastic which gives rise to more and more plastic waste. To put this into perspective, half of all plastics ever produced were made in the past 15 years. We can attribute our increasing reliance on plastics to the rise of synthetic plastics in the latter half of the 20th century, since then they have become ubiquitous in our everyday life.

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