Samsung announced a new artist residency program. It is called “Galaxy Upcycling”. This program starts soon. It will happen in New York City. Artists will join this program. They will use old Samsung Galaxy phones. Samsung wants these old phones reused. Artists will turn them into new art. The old phones are given to the artists. The artists get special tools from Samsung. They also get help from Samsung engineers. This support helps the artists work. The goal is to create art using old technology. This art should make people think. It should show how we can reuse things. Samsung believes old tech has value. They want people to see this. The residency is at Samsung’s big store in NYC. It is called Samsung 837. This place is for events and new ideas. Artists will work there for several weeks. They will make their projects during this time. The finished art will be shown later. People can see it at Samsung 837. Samsung hopes others will try similar projects. This idea is about sustainability. Old phones often become waste. This program finds a new use for them. It keeps them out of landfills longer. Samsung sees this as creative recycling. The artists come from different backgrounds. They are known for using tech in art. Their projects might be interactive. Some might use light or sound. Others could be sculptures. It depends on the artist’s idea. Samsung will share the results online. People everywhere can see the art. This is part of Samsung’s bigger plan. They want to be more eco-friendly. They have other recycling programs too. This artist residency is a new way. It mixes art, technology, and caring for the Earth. The program is open for applications now. Artists can apply to take part. Selected artists will start work later this year. Samsung expects great results. They want to inspire change.
(Samsung Announces New “Galaxy Upcycling” Artist Residency)