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

Astro Boy

Astro Boy Picture

This Astro Boy pixel art was made from 138,000 recycled Tokyo Metro tickets and was on display at the Shinjuku Takashimaya Department Store. It was created by volunteers to mark the opening of Tokyo’s new Fukutoshin subway line.

Astro Boy Art Made From Recycled Materials

Atom Bomb

Atom Bomb Recycled Art

This Atom Bomb recyled art was created by Cuban born artists Alain Guerra and Neraldo de la Paz. There other artworks also utilize recycled clothing obtained from waste bins and second hand shipping companies in Miami.

Alain Guerra and Neraldo de la Paz 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

Astro Boy

Atom Bomb