The Trash Art of Bordalo II
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The Trash Art of Bordalo II
Christie | Adventures of Cricket
One man's trash is another man's treasure 💙 Artur Bordalo, also known as Bordalo II (pronounced Bordalo Segundo), was born in 1987 in Lisbon, Portugal. He is famous for using street garbage and discarded materials to create stunning animal sculptures. His underlying message is about excessive consumerism and waste, pollution and all types of endangered species. His works, which can be found all over the world, are referred to as "trash art."
This free guide includes:
🔹52 art installations of Bordalo II in & around Portugal, broken down by region
🔹Interactive map with tagged locations (use the map icon below to toggle between the guide and full map)
🔹All but a few are found outdoors (some are in restaurants as noted), and free of charge to view!
This is not an exhaustive list by any means, and not all of his pieces are permanent exhibits. But hopefully it will help you keep your eyes open for Bordalo's work while traveling around Portugal. His art pieces are really unique and I hope you enjoy spotting them in the wild as much as I do!
If this guide was helpful and you'd be interested to see more like this in the future, please let me know in the comments below! Thanks for supporting my work! 🫶🏻💙
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Wild Boar by Bordalo II
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At the entrance of the N15 tunnel that goes under the old train station in Bragança
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Christie | Adventures of Cricket
Hi! I'm Christie, and I actually love to plan and research trips! Over the last 25 years, I have travelled to 30 countries, with a large focus on Europe. Since February 2022, I've spent a total of 15 months slow and solo traveling around Portugal, and would love to share what I've learned along the way. Slow travel has given me the unique opportunity to really get to know a place, immerse myself in the culture of the local community, and experience some off-the-beaten-path adventures!
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