TRASHed at Coachella 2012. Over 30 of the Artist Decorated Recycling Trash Bins.

above: artist Kozyndan's decorated recycling bin for 2012 TRASHed Coachella

Global Inheritance invited 100+ artists to decorate recycling bins for their for The Coachella Music & Arts Festival 2012. The entire collection was exhibited at the Lab Art Gallery in Los Angeles prior to being rolled out at the festival. After the festivals, these redesigned recycling bins will be donated to schools in Southern California.

Here's a look at 32 of the finished 2012 TRASHed: Coachella recycling bins:

















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the above images, courtesy of Global Inheritance, have been cropped and altered for better visibility

FEATURED ARTISTS:
Ashley Macias + Ben Swenson + Brandon Sopinsky + Caitlin Kouba + Caitlyn Knepka + Cesar Torres + Chad Carother + Daisuke Okamoto + Danny Heller + Dawson Dill + Deborah Oh + Deedee Cheriel + Elvis Segarich + Eyerus + Gabriela DiSarli + Graham Curran + Jacob Livengood + James Garcia + James Jurado + Jim Truong + Joaquin Gutierrez Vazquez + Jordan Rosenheck + Kira Safan + Kozyndan + Kristina Wayte + Lester Coral + Matt Ketchum + Matt Scheiblin + Matthew Tuszynski + Megan Flaherty + Melany Meza-Dierks + Michael Pizarro + Miguel Cariño + Nalena Kumar + Nancy Ramirez Legy + Nathan Pestana + Nori Pesina + Omar Lopez + Paul Nguyen + RISK + Ritzie Yap + Shannon Simbulan + Sophie C’est la Vie + Terri Berman + Thank You X + Tim (Leslie) Shockley + Twentyseven Studio + Yanin Ruibal + Youko Horiuchi
+++ More

The TRASHed: Art Of Recycling campaign is an ongoing recycling education program that redefines the way people view recycling and trash collection. Global Inheritance arranges the artistic redesign of recycling bins, then integrates the bins at high visibility events to encourage recycling and provide additional outlets for people to appreciate the artwork. Live paintings often occur at events in addition to the ongoing display of artist bins created beforehand.

About Global Inheritance:


Born in 2002, Global Inheritance is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that develops creative, cause-based campaigns to educate individuals about issues that affect us globally.

Our unique programs focus on the power of interactivity to communicate ideas that push for progressive social change by empowering millions of individuals at festivals, events, workplaces and schools throughout the world.

By employing technology, the arts, and experiential learning, Global Inheritance reinvents activism by inspiring people from every walk of life to act responsibly and become forward-thinking leaders within their community.

For New Year's Eve, The Party Hat In Art by 16 Artists From Jeff Koons to Redshift.

With New Year's Eve tonight and a new year of birthdays coming up, I was inspired by the notion of 'Party Hats' and wanted to see what was out there in terms of fine art that incorporated the classic pointed hat. I was not disappointed and I hope you won't be either.

So, in honor of New Year's Eve, here's a round up of 16 contemporary artists and sculptors who have made various works of art in which the party hat appears. I took a few liberties in the sense that some included are dunce caps and Will Cotton's are edible creations rendered in paint - I hope you don't mind.

Party Hat Paintings

Jeff Koons

above: Jeff Koons, 'Party Hat', 1995-97, oil on canvas, 114 3/8 x 127
Kathi Olivas:

above: The Spectator

above: Regenerate and Girl with Cat

above: conjoined rabbit boys

above: upside down boy and boy with braces

above: Bird sculptures by Kathi Olivas

Mark Ryden:

above: Jajo, Patron Saint of Clowns, 1994, Oil on Panel, 15" x 20" and detail

Will Cotton:

above: CROQUEMBOUCHE, 2010, oil on linen, 54 x 39 inches. Courtesy of the artist and Mary Boone Gallery

above: KATY, 2010, oil on linen, 34 x 24 inches. Courtesy of the artist and Mary Boone Gallery

above: RIBBON CANDY PORTRAIT, 2008, oil on linen, 36 x 32 inches

above: COTTON CANDY HANNAH, 2009, oil on linen, 47 x 32 inches. Courtesy of the artist and Mary Boone Gallery

Matthew Feyld (aka Driftwould):

above: Untitled (Grey Shirt Party Hat), Acrylic on wood panel,24 x 24" 61 x 61 cm

Dog Party oil paintings:



Party Hat Sculptures

Sarah Troper:

above: Party Hats, 2007. steel, elastic cord, 11.5cm x 10cm x 16cm (each)
Kate Mitchell:

above: Social Sculpture, 29kg Party Hat, 2011, Lead, archival quality watercolour paper, 26 cm x 9 cm radius

Amanda Louise Spayd:


above: little mixed media handmade creatures donning party hats

Darla Jackson
limited edition sculptures (also available in bronze)

above: Surprise Party (Birds), 2009,Gypsum Cement, 4”h x 5”w x 5”d
above: Surprise Party (Crow), 2009, Gypsum Cement, 6”h x 5”w x 12”d
above: Surprise Party (Rabbit), 2009, Gypsum Cement, 9”h x 6”w x 12”d
above: Surprise Party (Cat), 2009, Gypsum Cement, 15”h x 20”w x 14”d
above: Surprise Party (Raccoon), 2009, Polyurethane Resin, 14”h x 18”w x 12”d
above: Surprise Party (Fawn), 2009, Polyurethane Resin, 16”h x 18”w x 8”d
above: Fish out of Water..., 2008, Mixed Media, 24"h x 72"w x 36"d her etsy store

Cart Before The Horse - Contemporary folk art by Dylan and Jo:

above: handmade dolls and skellies, complete with party hats

Flora Art Studio:

above: Chimerical Six Series, low fire clay, 12"h x 6"w x 6" d (30.5cm x 15cm x 15cm), each sold separately
above: Algorithm Dunce Ghost Baby, low fire clay, 11" x 4.5" x 3.5" (28 x 11 x 9.5 cm).

above: Autophobia, low fire clay, 15" x 8" x 5.5"

Jeffrey Augustine Songco:

above: Party Hats, 2011, cotton and paper in locked case 6" x 4" x 4" (15cm x 10cm x 10cm), edition of 83

above: party hat installation, 2011

Kimberley Henessey:

above: BANG! parade of fools (detail) , art installation, foam and paper, 2009

above: BANG! parade of fools , art installation, mixed media, 2009

Jackie Mock:

above: Pigeon, 2010, taxidermy pigeon with party hat constructed of paper, yarn, and acrylic paint

Kristin Mariano:
Redshift leather and feather party hats by Kristin Mariano for Rick Owens




above: Selling in sets of three at Rick Owen's New York store are these wonderful back leather party hats and white feather party hats

And some Party Hat links for you:

There's even a "Keep Calm" poster available of which you can customize the color:

buy it here


Cool ugly dolls party hats by David Horvath:


buy them here

...and the prettiest party hats you can buy. Bejeweled party hats by Sereni and Shentel:

buy them here

and lastly, an easy to follow tutorial to make your own.

Happy New Year!