Sustainable art in fight of climate change

Throughout history, the bond between art and nature has remained profound and intertwined.

Many artists have always found inspiration in the natural word, capturing its majestic beauty in their artworks.

New and more innovative approaches to the natural subject have been redefined during the twentieth century by sustainable art, which has garnered a lot of attention in recent years, reflecting a growing awareness of environmental issues and the role of role in increasing community engagement and sustainable practices.

Sustainable art

Sustainable art is a creative practice of making artworks that are not dangerous to the environment.

It aims to raise awareness about climate change and other environmental issues. Artists who

From installations to sculptures, this art form covers a wide range of artistic expressions. Some types of sustainable art can include conceptual, ecological, land, upcycled art, etc.

Conceptual art is a type of art where the idea or concept behind the work is more important than the actual physical art piece.

Note that the origins of sustainable art can be traced to the conceptual art of the late 1960s and early 1970s.

Ecological art is art that is created using environmentally friendly materials and processes. Some of the most eco-friendly art materials include recycled paper, reclaimed wood, natural pigments, and organic fibres.

Land art refers to the natural areas and spaces, including forest, mountains and fields.

The materials used were often the materials of the Earth, including the soil, rocks, vegetation, etc.

Upcycled art is the practice of repurposing recyclable waste in order to turn it from something that is unwanted to a beautiful art piece. Upcycled art reduces waste and shows how everyday items can be reused.

All these concepts together highlight creativity, sustainability and a connection with the environment.

From Waste to Art

Sustainable art has turned into a powerful tool in the fight against climate change in Azerbaijan.

A notable example of this is the "From Waste to Art" international exhibition, which has made a significant impact on the country's art scene.

Since 2012, the international exhibition "From Waste to Art" has been held in Baku's Gala settlement.

During the past period, up to 200 creative people from 46 countries of the world, including Azerbaijan, presented their wonderful works to the audience.

The artistic value of works made mainly from household waste is that they clearly demonstrate that art is capable of processing and "digesting" even waste.

The unique project draws attention to environmental problems of the metropolis. To achieve this goal, each of the examples of art's graceful and awe-inspiring transformative power reveals secrets of hidden beauty that are invisible at first glance.

In 2024, "From Waste to Art" gathered 12 foreign and 18 local artists, invited from 9 countries.

The event was organized at the initiative of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation with the support of Temiz Seher OJSC (Clean City), IDEA Public Union, Icherisheher State Historical-Architectural Reserve and QGallery.

The artists created works of art made from waste and unnecessary items under the theme "Create for Peace".

"From Waste to Art" Museum, established on the territory of the Gala State Historical Ethnographic Reserve Ethnographic Reserve on the initiative of the Heydar Aliyev Foundation, displays eye-catching art pieces featured at the exhibition.

In alignment with the Green Solidarity year and on the eve of the COP29 conference, set to take place in Azerbaijan on November 11-22, this initiative once again reminds us of the importance of environmental protection.

Artists from around the globe contributed to artworks that address environmental challenges.