As climate change continues to impact our planet, raising awareness has become more crucial than ever.
Their art sparks conversations, inspires action, and brings the urgency of environmental protection directly into our lives.
In 2024,environmental artflourished, with countless powerful pieces emerging.
Weve put together a roundup of some of our favorite works from this especially inspiring year.
Here are the top environmental artworks of 2024.
This work replaces an earlier installation that was damaged during river dredging several years ago.
Von WongsCarbon Phoenixsymbolizes the average persons annual carbon footprintfour tons.
The collaborators came together over two weeks to create this stunning installation.
However, fortunately, theres one group who is turning other peoples trash into treasure.
Ocean Sole, an organization based in Kenya, leads beach and waterway clean-ups to collect discarded flip-flops.
Many of their 2024flip-flop artcreations depict endangered species, aiming to raise awareness about conservation.
Theyve also crafted practical items such as bottle openers and doorstops.
Each piece is unique based on the materials collected, says Mwakiremba.
The environmental impact of their work is also significant.
We also allocate 10-15% of our revenue to support beach clean-ups, vocational training, and conservation efforts.
Photo: Graham Lacdao
His 2024 installation atLondons Garden Museum, titledSecret Garden, showcased denims surprising versatility and potential for innovation.
From Golden Ratio-like spirals to complex mandalas, each temporary installation reveals the creative possibilities of nature.
For Foreman, this fleeting nature is integral to his work.
Photo: UN Photo/Loey Felipe
Celestes 2024 installation,The Garden, celebrates the breathtaking diversity of Earths eight major ecosystems.
The installation is designed to inspire a deep appreciation for the planet and a commitment to its preservation.
We have this illusion of separateness that is driving our ecological crisis.
I believe in the power and art and storytelling to reawaken a connection to our planet.
