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URL:https://www.wildcenter.org/events/dambotalk/
SUMMARY:An Evening with Thomas Dambo
DESCRIPTION:An Evening with Thomas Dambo\nThursday\, September 10\, 2026\na
 t the Tupper Lake Bandshell at Flanders Park\n\nJoin internationally accla
 imed Danish recycle artist Thomas Dambo for a special evening of storytell
 ing and conversation.\n\nKnown around the world for his larger-than-life t
 roll sculptures built from reclaimed wood and recycled materials\, Dambo w
 ill share the stories behind his remarkable creations and the adventures t
 hat have taken him across the globe. From forests and coastlines to desert
 s and city parks\, his nearly 200 troll sculptures inspire people to recon
 nect with nature while reimagining the value of materials often considered
  waste.\n\nHear firsthand about the creative process behind TROLLS: Save t
 he Humans\, the internationally touring exhibition at The Wild Center thro
 ugh October 31\, and discover how imagination\, creativity\, and sustainab
 ility can help build a better future.\n\nSchedule:\n\n5:00 pm: gates open\
 n\n6:00 pm: art talk begins with book signing to follow\n\n8:00 pm: event 
 concludes\n\n$15 for lawn access: TICKETS\n\nLawn access ticket holders ar
 e encouraged to bring their own chair or blanket for seating. \n\nReserved
  seating tickets are sold out.\n\nAbout Thomas Dambo\n\n\n\n\n\nThomas Dam
 bo is considered the world’s leading recycle artist\, having been taught
  from a young age the value of recycling\, sustainability\, and unlimited 
 imagination. Previously\, Thomas has led a multifaceted life that allowed 
 him to express his creativity via music\, street art\, and scenic design. 
 After graduating from the Kolding Design School with a master’s degree i
 n interactive design\, Thomas began his current journey of using recycled 
 materials to create colorful art installations\, building the foundation f
 or his artwork today.\n\nThomas’s high level of creativity drives the cr
 eation of highly interactive experiences\, allowing users to express their
  own individuality on a large scale. From gardens made of recycled plastic
 s to a functioning Christmas market made from commercial refuse\, Thomas c
 reates experiences that are immersive\, interactive\, and awe-inspiring. T
 oday\, Thomas is known internationally for his larger-than-life Troll scul
 ptures made from recycled wood. With over 100 sculptures all over the worl
 d\, these Trolls have begun to have a life of their own.\n\nThomas’ visi
 on is to create art that inspires people to go explore\, have adventures i
 n nature\, and demonstrates that trash can be turned into something beauti
 ful.\n\n\n\n
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