a living installation fed by the incoming-tide
June 21, 2024 8:07 AM   Subscribe

The Plum Island Museum of Lost Toys & Curiosities aims to raise awareness about marine pollution and the environmental impact of single-use plastics and other forms of non-sustainable consumption by removing debris from the shoreline and transforming it into art. ~ instagram gallery ~ start your own
posted by bq (9 comments total) 7 users marked this as a favorite
 
on the west coast, plastic's mostly spinning in a gyre [zerowastechef]
i will visit this museum, thank you
posted by HearHere at 8:28 AM on June 21 [1 favorite]


Oh, this is awesome. My kids were really into the idea of making mini-museums for a while and this might be right up their alley. Death to the living, long live trash!
posted by phooky at 8:52 AM on June 21 [1 favorite]


What a great idea
posted by Phanx at 9:10 AM on June 21 [1 favorite]


It's the real life Island of the Misfit Toys!
posted by fairmettle at 10:18 AM on June 21


See also Washed Ashore on the Oregon coast.
posted by Just the one swan, actually at 12:31 PM on June 21


What the… this is in my law firm’s building! On the same floor! And this is the first I’ve heard of it. Guess I should make an appointment.
posted by schoolgirl report at 2:55 PM on June 21 [2 favorites]


So... not Anthrax Island?
posted by Marky at 3:20 PM on June 21


I don't think I've felt simultaneously charmed and frustrated before. Very cool.
posted by Rora at 6:20 PM on June 21


Nice. This is my stomping grounds and I hadn't heard of it.
posted by es_de_bah at 3:15 PM on June 23


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