ALFREDO LONGO BELGIUM, b. 1959

RECYCLING AS AN ART FORM

Born in Mons in 1959, Alfredo Longo is a self-taught artist whose monumental works challenge society’s relationship with overconsumption and waste. His signature concept, "Transform'Art Kompress®", redefines discarded materials by compressing commercial soda cans into intricate, thought-provoking artworks. By merging recycling with artistic beauty, he elevates industrial waste into striking visual statements. Known as the father of the compressed can, his sculptures possess an unexpected finesse, contrasting sharply with their raw origins. His work goes beyond aesthetics—it is a call for public reconscientization about sustainability and the artist's role in modern society.