Today we are all experiencing cultural assimilation in one way or another. The continuous exposure to major social, cultural, and economic events are some of the predominant issues of contemporary times in which people are interconnected in several ways. Through this exposure, individuals adopt the cultural norms, values, practices, and behaviors of another culture, the dominant culture.
Recycled art, also known as up-cycled or found object art, emerged as a form of artistic expression during the 20th century. The concept gained significant recognition and popularity during the 1960s and 1970s with the rise of the environmental movement and the increasing emphasis on sustainability.
Arte Povera is an artistic movement that emerged in Italy in the late 1960s. The official definition of "Arte Povera" is "poor art" and reflects the movement's emphasis on using ordinary and humble materials in artistic creations. Arte Povera reacted to the materialism and consumer culture that characterised the post-war era.
