An Artist's Role in Global Climate Change with Benjamin Von Wong

About this episode

Cory Connors interviews environmental artist Benjamin Von Wong about his journey and the impact of art on climate change awareness.

In this episode, Cory Connors speaks with environmental artist Benjamin Von Wong, known for large-scale installations that elevate global conversations around plastic pollution, climate change, and overconsumption. Ben shares his unusual path from mining engineering to purpose-driven art and discusses how creative storytelling can bring attention, urgency, and emotional connection to complex environmental issues. He reflects on his United Nations installation The Thinker’s Burden, his involve...

People in this episode

Host: Cory Connors

Guest: Benjamin Von Wong

Topics covered

• environmental art
• climate change
• plastic pollution
• creative storytelling
• overconsumption

Keywords

• environmental artist
• climate change
• plastic pollution
• art installations
• creative storytelling

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: United Nations

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