Artur Bordalo (born 1987), known professionally as Bordalo II (pronounced and sometimes written Bordalo Segundo), is a Portuguese street artist and self-described artivist. His work consists mainly of large installations and murals made from recycled trash, with the intention of highlighting waste and over-consumption in our world today.

Bordalo II's signature style involves the meticulous arrangement of found objects into large-scale sculptures that mirror the forms of animals. His ability to transform discarded materials into lifelike creatures is a testament to his technical proficiency and creative ingenuity.

Artur Bordalo (Lisbon, 1987) uses the artist name Bordalo II, which he chose as a tribute to his grandfather, the painter Real Bordalo, in order to promote a continuity and reinvention of his artistic legacy.

Jul 9, 2016 · Artur Bordalo, also known as Bordalo II (pronounced Bordalo Segundo), was born in 1987 in Lisbon, Portugal. He is famous for using street garbage to create stunning animals sculptures so as to warn people about pollution and all types of endangered species. His works are considered as «trash art».

3 days ago · “Half Chimp” by BORDALO II in Lisbon, Portugal. Made entirely from trash and discarded materials, this sculpture-style mural of a chimpanzee is layered with painted accents. Its expressive face and outstretched arms cling to a peach-colored building. More by BORDALO II!: 22 photos – A Collection of Street Art by Bordalo II

BIG TRASH ANIMALS will be perhaps the most recognizable body of work by Bordalo II, not only because it appears framed in the public space, in several facades and street sculptures all over the world, but also due to the large scale.

Feb 19, 2020 · Get to know the artworks of Bordalo II in Lisbon, a Portuguese artist who has marked with his work the most diverse cities in the world.

Feb 28, 2022 · The Big Raccoon by Bordalo II. The Big Raccoon is a piece of street art by Artur Bordalo, known by his professional name Bordalo II, a Portuguese artist from Lisbon. The Raccoon is one of the first pieces he made in Lisbon, in 2015, using trash and garbage to create portraits of animals.

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May 22, 2024 · In this blog post, we will delve into ten topics that Bordalo II has addressed through his impactful artwork, using his platform to shine a light on injustices and advocate for positive change. 1. Bordalo II’s plastic message is powerful and universal, resonating with people from all walks of life and around the globe.