Cristina Mittermeier: A Greater Wisdom
Qaanaaq, Greenland. 2015 © Cristina Mittermeier
Cristina Mittermeier: A Greater Wisdom will be released on October 1st. It is published with the prestigious collaboration of National Geographic, Cristina Mittermeier: A Greater Wisdom ($50, 176 pages, published by SKIRA) presents 90 captivating photographs by the renowned Mexican photographer & conservationist that take the reader on a spectacular journey around the world from Oceania to the Arctic, documenting indigenous life, landscapes, and animal species in their natural habitat. From the Papuans in New Guinea to the Inuit in Greenland, the Canadian forests to the glaciers of the Antarctic peninsula, the flamingos of Mexico to polar bears to reach the thrilling underwater images of ocean life, these photographs recount the majesty of the natural world, the richness of biodiversity, the balance of ecosystems, and “a greater wisdom” of human communities who have lived in harmony with the environment for thousands of years, expression of an ancient culture to be preserved. Her photographs have been exhibited in galleries around the world, including Hilton Asmus (Chicago), the Saatchi Gallery (London).
Omo Valley, Ethiopia. 2023 © Cristina Mittermeier
Throughout her extensive career as a photographer, author, thought leader, and activist, Cristina Mittermeier has traveled to every corner of the globe, documenting the beauty of our planet and its inhabitants’ diverse cultures and traditions. Her work bears witness to traditions, rituals, and knowledge passed down through generations, and invites us to reflect on “a greater wisdom”, inspiring an ethical vision of our relationship with nature and reminding us that humans are not isolated creatures but members of a broader web of life. Grounded in traditional knowledge from cultures across the world, Mittermeier brings us the idea of “enoughness” as a way of thinking about ourselves within the global ecosystem. Enoughness encourages a deeper understanding of our place in the world, and a wise and responsible use of our planet’s limited resources that is crucial for our future. As we look into the future, there is so much we can learn from the great wisdom of the past.
Mittermeier’s work has been published in hundreds of prominent magazines, including National Geographic, TIME, O/Oprah. Along with her partner, Paul Nicklen, she was named one of National Geographic’s Adventurers of the Year in 2018. In 2021, she was featured in Welcome to Earth on Disney+. She is honored with many notable awards, including the Smithsonian Conservation Photographer of the Year, the Humanity Content Creator Award from HIPA and the Imaging Award for Photographers Who Give Back. She is a World Photographic Academy member and the first female photographer to reach 1M followers on Instagram.
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