Upcycling chopsticks into functional pieces of art
Felix Böck wants to give used chopsticks a second life. He founded a company named ChopValue that takes used chopsticks and turns them into woodwork items such as coasters, tables and shelves.
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October 11 2016 Art A Filipino photographer’s quest for light
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October 11 2016 Art Art exhibit examines the links between cultures
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