Garbage Armies

Ha Schult's Trash People Remind Us All of Our Refuse

German artist HA Schult's 'Trash People' are a constant reminder of the waste we make daily. HA Schult has been traveling the world with his army of trash people to spread the message of society's wastefulness.

The Trash People exhibits are usually in large, outdoor public areas. HA Schult's art has traveled everywhere from the Arctic to Moscow's Red Square. Check out the gallery and video to get an idea of how much of an epic art installation this really is.

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SCORE
4.2 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen X
  • Millennial (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 31%
Activity 88%
Freshness 8%

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