Art from junk

Portuguese artist Bordalo II, who salvages trash to create street art, will exhibit at Gardens by the Bay in July

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One person's trash can be another's treasure.

Lisbon-based street artist Bordalo II, who salvages junk from trash bins to create street art featuring endangered animals, will be working on an installation in Singapore as part of a campaign called Trash-sure to raise awareness about climate change.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on November 20, 2021, with the headline Art from junk. Subscribe