ART AND ECO-DESIGN: THE FRENCH TOUCH
All the indicators are in the red, whether they’re signaling climate, biodiversity or pollution. Marked by heatwaves, 2022 was the hottest year on record,
ECO-DESIGNED ART FAIRS: RESULTS FROM ART PARIS
The Art Paris fair brought together 130 modern and contemporary art galleries from 7 to 10 April 2022 at the Grand Palais Éphémère, Paris.
Put an end to waste in culture
Ki Culture, based in the Netherlands, is an exciting new player identifying the link between culture and sustainability. Under the impetus of its founder
Is the end nigh for MDF board?
It’s everywhere, big and small, in exhibitions and art fairs, homes and offices: « Medium Density Fiberboard (MDF) used in a raw dry environment », otherwise
Contemporary art and Green IT
At a time of digital transformation of the art sector, both via virtual exhibitions, digital art, mobile applications and eCommerce platforms, questions about its
Museums and climate: the British way
We must once again confess; the UK’s cultural sector has made a head start on sustainability. After galleries (see the article on the carbon
Anglo-Saxons taking the lead on the carbon footprint of art galleries
While many museums have taken the lead in their sustainable development policies but have been slow in sharing their best practices, contemporary art galleries
What is eco-design?
Eco-design derives from life cycle analysis, which appeared in the 1970s. It is officially defined as: ‘integrating environmental characteristics into product design to improve
What are the main environmental impacts of a contemporary work of art?
This general question is the common thread of this new section, which seeks to understand and reduce these impacts. To start with, they are distributed
New Section: Eco-design
Impact Art News is delighted to launch a new section called ‘Eco-design’. The Covid crisis is giving rise to many questions on the environmental impacts