Exploring the World of Bottle Cap Art Exhibits and Museums
Bottle caps are no longer just a way to seal off your favorite drinks, but have found their way into the world of art. From sculptures to murals, there are numerous artists who have taken bottle caps as their preferred medium. However, have you ever wondered if there are any exhibits or museums dedicated solely to this unique art form? Let’s explore this in detail.
The Bottle Cap Museum in Hawaii
The Bottle Cap Museum situated in Holualoa, Hawaii, was started by Donald Price, who has been collecting bottle caps since 1984. The museum has over 70,000 bottle caps from around the world, rare soda bottles, and beer cans. Apart from displaying the collection, the museum also provides educational insight into the history of bottle caps, the development of beer and soda cans, and how they have changed through time.
Bottle Cap Art Exhibits in the USA
In the United States, there have been several bottle cap art exhibits, such as the one organized by “Green Art People” in Long Beach, California, in 2018. The exhibit showcased the artwork of different artists who have utilized bottle caps as their medium. It was an opportunity to appreciate the creativity behind this art form and the potential of recyclable materials as a means of creating captivating pieces.
Bottle Cap Art Shows in Europe
The Grand Palais in Paris had a bottle cap art exhibition in 2019. This exhibit displayed works by El Anatsui, an artist from Ghana whose influence inspired several others to develop bottle cap art. The exhibit was a hit, and the visitors got the chance to experience the beauty of bottle cap art in a museum environment.
Online Bottle Cap Art
In the world of online museums, The Tin Can Tourist Vintage Trailer Community on Facebook showcases bottle cap art. Here, you get to see unique bottle cap décor on vintage trailers, giving an idea of how versatile bottle caps can be. In today’s world, the internet has opened opportunities to communicate and share imaginative forms of art with people worldwide.
