Amazing Pieces Of Art Made From Recycled Materials

By All That's Interesting | Edited By John Kuroski

Published March 16, 2012

Updated February 1, 2024

Recycled Art: Trash People

Trash People Picture

One of the largest display of recycled art in the world, Trash People was created by HA Schult and features 1000 trash men constructed out of aluminum cans, computer parts and plastic. It took over six months to complete and they have been displayed worldwide including the Egyptian Pyramids, China’s Great Wall, La Grande Arche in Paris and New York.

Recycled Art Trash People

HA Schult Trash People

Trash People Art

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Established in 2010, All That's Interesting brings together a dedicated staff of digital publishing veterans and subject-level experts in history, true crime, and science. From the lesser-known byways of human history to the uncharted corners of the world, we seek out stories that bring our past, present, and future to life. Privately-owned since its founding, All That's Interesting maintains a commitment to unbiased reporting while taking great care in fact-checking and research to ensure that we meet the highest standards of accuracy.

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John Kuroski is the editorial director of All That's Interesting. He graduated from New York University with a degree in history, earning a place in the Phi Alpha Theta honor society for history students. An editor at All That's Interesting since 2015, his areas of interest include modern history and true crime.

Five Amazing Pieces Of Art Made From Recycled Materials

Recycled Art: Trash People