Taking place at Gallerie d’Italia in Vicenza, A Greater Wisdom includes around 80 colour and black & white photographs, including three previously unseen works. It offers an overview of the important research undertaken by Cristina, who is widely credited with having pioneered the concept and field of conservation photography.
Curated by Lauren Johnston in collaboration with National Geographic, the exhibition is structured around three major themes: the underwater world, the terrestrial word, and tribal peoples.
Cristina has dedicated her life to highlighting the beauty and fragility of nature. She is co-founder and president of the SeaLegacy association, founded in 2014 by internationally renowned photographers, filmmakers and writers who have been engaged for almost two decades in raising awareness for the preservation of the oceans.
Her photographs remind us that human beings are not isolated creatures, but part of an interconnected world. Through her work, Cristina encourages us to reflect on our place within the global ecosystem and to consider a more sustainable and mindful way of living.
Cristina Mittermeier. A Greater Wisdom is on show at Gallerie d’Italia in Vicenza until 15 February 2026.
For those not lucky enough to make it to Italy to see the exhibition, there’s also a chance to view Cristina’s photographs in London this autumn. Iconic Images Gallery in Piccadilly is currently displaying a selection of her images, in a show entitled ‘Hope’. It runs until 23 October.