National Geographic Photographer Inspires Conservation Through Art

An award-winning assignment photographer for National Geographic, Paul Nicklen’s enviable profession sees him on expeditions all over the world. With an artful eye, Nicklen captures arresting moments in the wilderness, encapsulating scenes that many of us have never—and at this rate, will never—experience in person.

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Much of Nicklen’s documentation reveals the tragedy of our planet’s deterioration. From rapidly melting ice caps and the starving creatures that walk them to the depths of endangered ocean life, Nicklen photographs Earth’s splendor, as well as its decline.

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But Nicklen doubles as a biologist/conservationist, and sees hope in the future of environmental activism. “His personal mission is to use his images…to ignite a conversation about the future of our planet’s natural wonders and to inspire action,” the photographer’s website explains. And with over 30 international awards under his belt, he cleverly uses his art form to reach the public: through the pages of National Geographic, through his Instagram account with well over 3 million followers, and now, with a dedicated fine art gallery in New York City.

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Paul Nicklen Gallery opened in SoHo on Earth Day (April 22) with an inaugural exhibition featuring Nicklen’s photographs of animals as extraordinary as the environments they inhabit. In addition, informative videos profiling Nicklen’s nonprofit organization, SeaLegacy, are streamed. A portion of the proceeds from sold artworks will be donated to SeaLegacy.

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Nicklen’s mission is to educate visitors through his art. Gallery attendants are available to handle sales, but they’re also present to discuss the gallery’s message. For Nicklen, the circulation of accurate information is the foundation of activism.

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Future exhibitions at Paul Nicklen Gallery will showcase the work of other environmentally-minded artists whom Nicklen hopes will inspire a new wave of conservationists.

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