Benjamin Von Wong’s work lies at the intersection of fantasy and photography and combines everyday objects with shocking statistics. It has attracted the attention of corporations like Starbucks, Dell, and Nike, and has generated over 100 million views for causes like ocean plastics, electronic waste, and fashion pollution. His work has been narrated by Ryan Reynolds, he holds a Guinness World Record for the largest installation made from plastic straws, and he created the centerpiece at the United Nations in Nairobi when the Global Plastics Resolution was successfully signed.
Von Wong’s artistry transcends mere visual appeal, underlining the essential role of art in climate, sustainability and regeneration discourse. In this talk he will remind us of the incredible potential of unexpected, thought-provoking and conversation-generating art in taking our shared behavioral and cultural pursuits to the next level.