Photo Ark – 20th Anniversary
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Type(s)
- Art Display Structure
- Outdoor
- Photography Exhibition
- Public Art
- Temporary
In collaboration with the National Geographic Society, Wireframe offers internationally acclaimed photography exhibitions for rental, designed to be specifically displayed on Bloom’s structures. These visual experiences invite visitors to explore unique stories about biodiversity, culture, and the world around us.
National Geographic Explorer and photographer Joel Sartore is on a mission to create a photo archive of global biodiversity in a project aptly named the National Geographic Photo Ark. He has taken intimate portraits of more than 18,000 species, with a goal of photographing more than 25,000. The Photo Ark aims to document every species currently living in the world’s zoos, aquariums and wildlife sanctuaries to inspire people to supporting on-the-ground conservation efforts to save animals facing extinction. Museums worldwide are hosting exhibitions to further this mission of the Photo Ark and raise awareness for Sartore’s critical work on behalf of species conservation. In 2026, the Photo Ark will celebrate its 20th anniversary. A special, newly-curated show will commemorate this important milestone, featuring exciting, colorful, and varied highlights from over the decades.
This exhibition is part of a collection of two photography experiences developed with the National Geographic Society. Also discover: Red, White & Blue: Photographs of the United States.
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Artist(s)
Joel Sartore
Joel Sartore is an award-winning photographer, speaker, author, conservationist, and the 2018 National Geographic Explorer of the Year. He is a regular contributor to National Geographic Magazine, and an Eagle Scout. His hallmarks are a sense of humor and a Midwestern work ethic.
Joel specializes in documenting endangered species and landscapes around the world. He is the founder of the Photo Ark, a 25-year documentary project to save species and habitat.
Joel and the Photo Ark are the subjects of the television series RARE, in which he documents some of the most endangered creatures left on Earth.
In addition to National Geographic, Joel contributes to Audubon, Geo, the New York Times, and Smithsonian. He has several books, including Photo Ark: A World Worth Saving, The Photo Ark Vanishing: The World’s Most Vulnerable Animals, Birds of the Photo Ark, and RARE: Portraits of America’s Endangered Species.
He and his work have been the subject of many national broadcasts, including National Geographic’s Explorer, NBC Nightly News, the CBS Sunday Morning Show, ABC’s Nightline, NPR’s Weekend Edition, PBS Newshour, Fresh Air with Terry Gross, 60 Minutes, and the Today Show.
Joel is always happy to return from his travels around the world to his home in Lincoln, Nebraska.
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National Geographic Society
For more than 130 years, the National Geographic Society has supported some of the world's leading scientists, researchers, and storytellers dedicated to advancing the understanding of our planet.
Its longstanding commitment to bold exploration dates back to 1888, when 33 prominent scholars and scientists founded the organization with a mission to advance and share geographical knowledge.
Today, National Geographic Explorers continue to push the boundaries of discovery, uncovering new insights into the natural and cultural worlds while deepening humanity's connection to the planet and to one another.
