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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\nTickets: $15 for lawn access and $25 for reserved seating nea
 r the stage\n\nChildren ages four and under are free. Lawn access ticket h
 olders are encouraged to bring their own chair or blanket for seating. Tic
 kets are limited\n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n&nbsp\;\nAbout Thomas Dambo\n\n\n\n\n
 \nThomas Dambo is considered the world’s leading recycle artist\, having
  been taught from a young age the value of recycling\, sustainability\, an
 d unlimited imagination. Previously\, Thomas has led a multifaceted life t
 hat allowed him to express his creativity via music\, street art\, and sce
 nic design. After graduating from the Kolding Design School with a master
 ’s degree in interactive design\, Thomas began his current journey of us
 ing recycled materials to create colorful art installations\, building the
  foundation for his artwork today.\n\nThomas’s high level of creativity 
 drives the creation of highly interactive experiences\, allowing users to 
 express their own individuality on a large scale. From gardens made of rec
 ycled plastics to a functioning Christmas market made from commercial refu
 se\, Thomas creates experiences that are immersive\, interactive\, and awe
 -inspiring. Today\, Thomas is known internationally for his larger-than-li
 fe Troll sculptures made from recycled wood. With over 100 sculptures all 
 over the world\, these Trolls have begun to have a life of their own.\n\nT
 homas’ vision is to create art that inspires people to go explore\, have
  adventures in nature\, and demonstrates that trash can be turned into som
 ething beautiful.\n\n\n\n
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