Recycled materials take over Javea’s historic centre in a powerful new environmental art display

The municipality of Javea has transformed one of its most historic streets into an open-air gallery over the summer, with the arrival of “Allò que torna a nàixer,” or “That Which is Reborn,” an exhibition of urban art that blends both creativity and environmental awareness. The exhibition, linked to Environment Week, was set up during the first days of June and will run through September 2026 on the Carrer Major, inviting residents and visitors to experience thought-provoking art, themed around sustainability.

Talented local artists, bringing new life to old materials using only their creativity

The project brings together works by artists Anna Perles, Fina Gilabert Carrió, Jeanne M. Connolly, Mari Marí and Pepa Espasa, each contributing unique pieces created from recycled and repurposed materials. Everyday objects including bottles, fishing nets and discarded fabrics are reimagined and transformed into striking installations that line the street, turning these items into meaningful works of art.

Overall, the exhibition is a think piece on consumption, waste, and the lifecycle of the average, everyday material. The art installations, by giving a second life to these objects that may otherwise be simply thrown away, highlight the potential for renewal through creativity and imagination.

Sparking a conversation about giving a new use for old objects

This urban art installation is designed not only to make the Carrer Major in Javea more beautiful, but also to spark conversation about sustainability and environmental responsibility. Visitors strolling through the art exhibition may find themselves considering how their everyday habits could affect the planet.

The “Allò que torna a nàixer” exhibition was organised in collaboration with the Javea Town Hall, the Generalitat Valenciana, AFIC, and Històrica Xàbia, and forms part of a broader programme that brings environmental awareness to public spaces. This programme integrates thoughtful and creative art into daily life, seeking to engage a wide audience and inspire more sustainability within the local community.

With its combination of artistic expression and ecological messaging, “Allò que torna a nàixer,” taking place on one of the municipality’s most famed streets, promises to be a standout cultural event in Javea this summer.