Connection between circular and creative economy in the production of recycled art: an assessment of Brazilian actions using urban solid waste in craftwork creation
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https://doi.org/10.12775/bgss-2026-0005Keywords
circular economy, urban studies, creative economy, recycling & sustainability, recycled art, urban waste, brazilian craftworkAbstract
This paper aims to present some initiatives that combine sustainability and creativity by using urban waste in craftwork production. For this purpose, the research used a qualitative approach with multiple case studies. The data presented herein were collected through in-depth semi-structured interviews with four Brazilian artists. The analysis was conducted through within-case and cross-case analyses, which sought to identify both commonalities and divergences, thereby yielding valid results for the cases selected during the sampling procedure. The analysis of the artistic production of Vik Muniz, Beatriz Nascimento, Carlos de Oliveira and Ana Clara e Silva demonstrates that contemporary recycled art, particularly within the Brazilian context, has emerged as a remarkable medium for aesthetic experimentation and social critique. ...
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