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Trash Club Graduates 2024: Sehar Mehra
Sehar Mehra shares her four-year journey at Chelsea College of Art, revealing the highs and lows. India’s colonial history, religious conflict and biodegradable fabrics is the unexpected combination explored by Sehar Mehra for her graduate project.
Trash Club Graduates 2024: Athena Wang
When someone introduces themselves to you as a humanoid spaceship you are immediately captivated. The person orbiting in this spaceship is Athena Wang who is currently enrolled on the MA Contemporary Art course at the Royal College of Art in London, UK. Read the full article here.
Creative Opportunities (Week 09/06/2024)
This week’s opportunities include Open Calls, Residencies and Fellowships worldwide. Check out the complete list here!
Conscious Artists Using Their Voice for Change at Art Basel 2024
Until June 16th, this year’s edition of the Art Basel in Basel show opens to the public today. We have curated a selection of artists showcased by Art Basel from around the globe, focusing on environmental, social, and cultural conversations. Take a look!
A Panel and A Protest
A Panel and a Protest, written by New Zealand-based Trash Club Member Grace Clarkson, documents her reflections after a panel discussion at the Triennale Milano, Italy. Panelists included the founder of Yoox, Frederick Marchetti, creative directors of Sunnei, Loris Messina and Simone Russo, the director of Polimoda, Massimiliani Giornetti, fashion activist and model Marina Testino and hosted by journalist and editor for New York Magazine Cathy Horton and editor Dan Thawley.
Mission Magazine: Katy Mason recycles waste objects into intricate jewellery inspired by the chaos of nature
The Sarabande artist explains repurposing waste materials to increase their original worth and cultivating a more sustainable design industry.
Creative Opportunities (Week 30/05/2024)
This week’s opportunities include open calls, residencies and fellowships around the world. Check out the full list here!
Trash Club Shanghai x BEAMBAGS Event!
On the 6th of May, Trash Club Shanghai took part in BEAMBAGS, organised by Senzi Education. Take a look at what happened!
Trash Club Mentoring: Louisa Bilton
Trash Club Mentoring Sessions are Back! Material innovator, sustainable textile researcher, and textile engineer Louisa Bilton will be hosting a mentoring online around fashion, technology, and product design. Read the article to find out more!
How Do We Continue?
Grace Clarkson, Trash Club Member, Ambassador for Fashion Revolution New Zealand, and masters’ student of Fashion Brand Management at Polimoda, discusses the detachment of high fashion from the devastating effects of climate change. Knowing this, she poses the question ‘How do we continue?’
Creative Opportunities (Week 13/05/2024)
This week’s opportunities include open calls, residencies, grants, prizes, and fellowships around the world. Check out the full list here!
20 Films + Documentaries Every Conscious Creative Should Watch
Check out this list of 20 films and documentaries. From cultural narratives and indigenous craft to the devastating effects that human intervention has had on the environment, these documentaries and films provide insight for anyone looking to make a positive impact through their creative practice.
Trash Clubbing in Boston!
On the 26th of April, we held our first-ever party in the USA! Trash Club Boston Hub host Kayla Antonevich and Alex DiMauro, founder of Mayfly Co-Lab, hosted an open-to-the-public upcycling event. Take a look at what happened.
SPILL! An Exhibition by Katy Mason
We were invited to the private view of 'SPILL', an exhibition showcasing the upcycled artworks of the artist and Trash Club's co-founder, Katy Mason.
Trash Opportunities (Week 02/05/2024)
This week’s opportunities span across Italy, Singapore and one of our own with open calls, residencies and fellowships. Check them out today!
Trash Talk: Earth Day 2024 Recap
On the 22nd of April, we held our first Earth Day Trash Talk event via Zoom. Open to everyone, we hosted an incredible lineup of speakers, including Trash Club members and collaborators from around the world. We united as a community with friends old and new, sharing our values, thoughts, practices, and activism for a better future.
Does Intellectual Property really protect independent creatives?
Celebrating its 24 year anniversary, World Intellectual Property Day emphasises the importance of a balanced IP system to recognise and reward creators for their work. Yes, there are patents, trademarks and copyrights to protect inventors but do these really work for the creative arts industry?
Trash Opportunities (Week 18/04/2024)
This week’s opportunities span across Slovenia, United Arab Emirates and one of our own with open calls, residencies and fellowships. Check them out today!
Do You Know… Kseniaschnaider?
KSENIASCHNAIDER was founded in 2011 by a married couple, Ksenia Schnaider and Anton Schnaider.
The collections cover women’s and men’s ready-to-wear, reworked, upcycled, patchwork, denim, and accessories.
11 Podcasts to Fuel Your Creative Process
Take a look at this list of podcasts which share an unfiltered view of the creative landscape and beyond. Listen in the studio, on a commute, or as you wind down. For more, check out our ‘Pod Listening’ playlist on Spotify!
Check out this list of 20 films and documentaries. From cultural narratives and indigenous craft to the devastating effects that human intervention has had on the environment, these documentaries and films provide insight for anyone looking to make a positive impact through their creative practice.