R.U.A. — I Re Use Art · Bergamo
Il rifiuto del Tao
The work, made with pieces reclaimed from old soccer balls, was presented in the group exhibition on art and recycling at InArte Werkkunst Gallery.
Press & Recognition
A documented path.
From design to art.
A selection of awards, museum appearances, and publications tracing the evolution of PANGAEA and the artistic research of Thomas Backinmind.
01 · Recognition
Awards and museum presence
2018
2021
MoRA
Independent Handbag Designer Awards · New York
PANGAEA Africa — Best Green Handbag finalist
Thomas Casadei della Chiesa was selected among the finalists of the twelfth edition, in the category dedicated to sustainable design.
Luxembourg Art Prize
Certificato di merito artistico
Thomas Backinmind received the Certificato di merito artistico for the work Il rifiuto del Tao. The link opens the official certificate verification.
Museum of Recycled Art · Rome
Museum presence
The museum documents the exhibition of a PANGAEA bag made from reclaimed soccer ball leather.
02 · Selected exhibitions
Art, material, and reuse
03 · Editorial press
Articles and publications
GreenMe · 2018
Le borse made in Italy realizzate con i palloni destinati alla discarica
The story of the project, its craftsmanship, and the uniqueness of every piece.
Read the article ↗ GreenMe Brasil · 2018Com reciclagem, bolas de futebol se transformam em lindas bolsas
Coverage of the project in the Brazilian press.
Read the article ↗ Lilian Pacce · 2018A bolsa que é feita de bola de futebol
Fashion, accessories, and sustainability through the Brazilian journalist’s account.
Read the article ↗ BioPianeta · 2018Moda sostenibile: da vecchi palloni a borse trendy
Made in Italy, reclaimed material, and handcraftsmanship.
Read the article ↗ La Repubblica / Nexta · 2018Borse ecologiche da palloni e VHS
The content originally appeared in La Stampa as well and is now available on la Repubblica.
Read the article ↗ nss sports · 20215 idee per dare una seconda vita a item sportivi
PANGAEA is among five international projects applying upcycling to sport.
Read the article ↗ Upcycle My StuffDIY Handbag Ideas — 10 Upcycled Bags
An international editorial selection includes PANGAEA bags.
Read the article ↗ Espaço Ecológico · 2023Com reciclagem, bolas de futebol se transformam em lindas bolsas
A Brazilian republication documenting the project’s circulation over time.
Read the article ↗04 · Guest features
Creator contributions
Content authored by or proposed directly by PANGAEA, presented separately from independent press.