Dark Clouds

Dark Clouds

Northwest Passage, 2017

Cristina Mittermeier Biography:

A virtuous mind and voice in conservation photography and one of the most influential female photographers in the world, Cristina Mittermeier began her career as a Marine Biologist working in her native Mexico.

For the past twenty-five years, she has dedicated herself to inspiring a global audience to care about the delicate balance between human well-being and healthy ecosystems.

Cristina’s work has exhibited at the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco, The Miller Gallery in Cincinnati, The Paul Nicklen Gallery in New York, Xposure in the UAE , Art Basel Miami, Terras de Salitre/Mar de Mares Festival in Santiago, The Museum of Plastic Pop-Up in New York, The United Nations Headquarters in association with Disney and Girl Up, and at Fotografiska in Stockholm, Sweden.

Cristina is the co-founder of SeaLegacy, the founder and former president of the International League of Conservation Photographers, a board member for the WILD Foundation, an advisor on two major Conservation International programs, an esteemed public speaker, and a recipient of multiple internationally recognized awards for her photography. In 2016, Cristina received the Imaging Award for Photographers who Give Back and in 2018 was acknowledged as a National Geographic Adventurer of the Year.

She is the editor of 26 conservation photography books and her Fine Art Coffee Table book, Amaze, is in its second printing.

Today, Cristina is the Co-founder of the conservation society, SeaLegacy, a National Geographic contributing photographer, a Sony Artisan of Imagery and the editor of 26 coffee table books on conservation issues. She is the first female photographer to reach 1M followers on Instagram and was a 2018 National Geographic Adventurer of the Year. She is acknowledged as one of the most Influential Women in Ocean Conservation in 2018 by Ocean Geographic, and The Men’s Journal recently named her as one of the 18 Most Adventurous Women in the World.

Cristina is a pioneer in the use of powerful and emotive imagery to propel conservation efforts. Born in Mexico, Cristina is a marine biologist, photographer, and writer who specializes in issues surrounding fisheries and indigenous cultures.

Available size options with and without framing are below;

Archival pigment print

Edition of 6 + 3AP
  • 20 in × 30 in (50.8 cm× 76.2 cm)
  • 32 in × 48 in (81.3 cm × 121.9 cm)
  • 40 in × 60 in (101.6 cm × 152.4 cm)
  • 50 in × 75 in (127 cm × 190.5 cm)

We ship worldwide and use a multitude of providers to safely deliver your artwork. Domestic delivery and installation may also be available via Hilton Contemporary’s private art shuttle. Please inquire.


    Solo Seal

    Solo Seal

    2022

    Cristina Mittermeier Biography:

    A virtuous mind and voice in conservation photography and one of the most influential female photographers in the world, Cristina Mittermeier began her career as a Marine Biologist working in her native Mexico.

    For the past twenty-five years, she has dedicated herself to inspiring a global audience to care about the delicate balance between human well-being and healthy ecosystems.

    Cristina’s work has exhibited at the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco, The Miller Gallery in Cincinnati, The Paul Nicklen Gallery in New York, Xposure in the UAE , Art Basel Miami, Terras de Salitre/Mar de Mares Festival in Santiago, The Museum of Plastic Pop-Up in New York, The United Nations Headquarters in association with Disney and Girl Up, and at Fotografiska in Stockholm, Sweden.

    Cristina is the co-founder of SeaLegacy, the founder and former president of the International League of Conservation Photographers, a board member for the WILD Foundation, an advisor on two major Conservation International programs, an esteemed public speaker, and a recipient of multiple internationally recognized awards for her photography. In 2016, Cristina received the Imaging Award for Photographers who Give Back and in 2018 was acknowledged as a National Geographic Adventurer of the Year.

    She is the editor of 26 conservation photography books and her Fine Art Coffee Table book, Amaze, is in its second printing.

    Today, Cristina is the Co-founder of the conservation society, SeaLegacy, a National Geographic contributing photographer, a Sony Artisan of Imagery and the editor of 26 coffee table books on conservation issues. She is the first female photographer to reach 1M followers on Instagram and was a 2018 National Geographic Adventurer of the Year. She is acknowledged as one of the most Influential Women in Ocean Conservation in 2018 by Ocean Geographic, and The Men’s Journal recently named her as one of the 18 Most Adventurous Women in the World.

    Cristina is a pioneer in the use of powerful and emotive imagery to propel conservation efforts. Born in Mexico, Cristina is a marine biologist, photographer, and writer who specializes in issues surrounding fisheries and indigenous cultures.

    Available size options with and without framing are below;

    Archival pigment print

    Edition of 6 + 3AP
    • 20 in × 30 in (50.8 cm× 76.2 cm)
    • 32 in × 48 in (81.3 cm × 121.9 cm)
    • 40 in × 60 in (101.6 cm × 152.4 cm)
    • 50 in × 75 in (127 cm × 190.5 cm)

    We ship worldwide and use a multitude of providers to safely deliver your artwork. Domestic delivery and installation may also be available via Hilton Contemporary’s private art shuttle. Please inquire.


      Cliff on the Fjord

      Cliff on the Fjord

      Norway, 2016

      Cristina Mittermeier Biography:

      A virtuous mind and voice in conservation photography and one of the most influential female photographers in the world, Cristina Mittermeier began her career as a Marine Biologist working in her native Mexico.

      For the past twenty-five years, she has dedicated herself to inspiring a global audience to care about the delicate balance between human well-being and healthy ecosystems.

      Cristina’s work has exhibited at the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco, The Miller Gallery in Cincinnati, The Paul Nicklen Gallery in New York, Xposure in the UAE , Art Basel Miami, Terras de Salitre/Mar de Mares Festival in Santiago, The Museum of Plastic Pop-Up in New York, The United Nations Headquarters in association with Disney and Girl Up, and at Fotografiska in Stockholm, Sweden.

      Cristina is the co-founder of SeaLegacy, the founder and former president of the International League of Conservation Photographers, a board member for the WILD Foundation, an advisor on two major Conservation International programs, an esteemed public speaker, and a recipient of multiple internationally recognized awards for her photography. In 2016, Cristina received the Imaging Award for Photographers who Give Back and in 2018 was acknowledged as a National Geographic Adventurer of the Year.

      She is the editor of 26 conservation photography books and her Fine Art Coffee Table book, Amaze, is in its second printing.

      Today, Cristina is the Co-founder of the conservation society, SeaLegacy, a National Geographic contributing photographer, a Sony Artisan of Imagery and the editor of 26 coffee table books on conservation issues. She is the first female photographer to reach 1M followers on Instagram and was a 2018 National Geographic Adventurer of the Year. She is acknowledged as one of the most Influential Women in Ocean Conservation in 2018 by Ocean Geographic, and The Men’s Journal recently named her as one of the 18 Most Adventurous Women in the World.

      Cristina is a pioneer in the use of powerful and emotive imagery to propel conservation efforts. Born in Mexico, Cristina is a marine biologist, photographer, and writer who specializes in issues surrounding fisheries and indigenous cultures.

      Available size options with and without framing are below;

      Archival pigment print

      Edition of 6 + 3AP
      • 20 in × 30 in (50.8 cm× 76.2 cm)
      • 32 in × 48 in (81.3 cm × 121.9 cm)
      • 40 in × 60 in (101.6 cm × 152.4 cm)
      • 50 in × 75 in (127 cm × 190.5 cm)

      We ship worldwide and use a multitude of providers to safely deliver your artwork. Domestic delivery and installation may also be available via Hilton Contemporary’s private art shuttle. Please inquire.


        Green Turtle

        Green Turtle

        Tahiti, French Polynesia – 2023

        I followed this lone green sea turtle gliding through the murky depths off the coast of french polynesia. A green gem illuminated againsted the deep blue of the south Pacific.

        Cristina Mittermeier Biography:

        A virtuous mind and voice in conservation photography and one of the most influential female photographers in the world, Cristina Mittermeier began her career as a Marine Biologist working in her native Mexico.

        For the past twenty-five years, she has dedicated herself to inspiring a global audience to care about the delicate balance between human well-being and healthy ecosystems.

        Cristina’s work has exhibited at the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco, The Miller Gallery in Cincinnati, The Paul Nicklen Gallery in New York, Xposure in the UAE , Art Basel Miami, Terras de Salitre/Mar de Mares Festival in Santiago, The Museum of Plastic Pop-Up in New York, The United Nations Headquarters in association with Disney and Girl Up, and at Fotografiska in Stockholm, Sweden.

        Cristina is the co-founder of SeaLegacy, the founder and former president of the International League of Conservation Photographers, a board member for the WILD Foundation, an advisor on two major Conservation International programs, an esteemed public speaker, and a recipient of multiple internationally recognized awards for her photography. In 2016, Cristina received the Imaging Award for Photographers who Give Back and in 2018 was acknowledged as a National Geographic Adventurer of the Year.

        She is the editor of 26 conservation photography books and her Fine Art Coffee Table book, Amaze, is in its second printing.

        Today, Cristina is the Co-founder of the conservation society, SeaLegacy, a National Geographic contributing photographer, a Sony Artisan of Imagery and the editor of 26 coffee table books on conservation issues. She is the first female photographer to reach 1M followers on Instagram and was a 2018 National Geographic Adventurer of the Year. She is acknowledged as one of the most Influential Women in Ocean Conservation in 2018 by Ocean Geographic, and The Men’s Journal recently named her as one of the 18 Most Adventurous Women in the World.

        Cristina is a pioneer in the use of powerful and emotive imagery to propel conservation efforts. Born in Mexico, Cristina is a marine biologist, photographer, and writer who specializes in issues surrounding fisheries and indigenous cultures.

        Available size options with and without framing are below;

        Archival pigment print

        Edition of 6 + 3AP
        • 20 in × 30 in (50.8 cm× 76.2 cm)
        • 32 in × 48 in (81.3 cm × 121.9 cm)
        • 40 in × 60 in (101.6 cm × 152.4 cm)
        • 50 in × 75 in (127 cm × 190.5 cm)

        We ship worldwide and use a multitude of providers to safely deliver your artwork. Domestic delivery and installation may also be available via Hilton Contemporary’s private art shuttle. Please inquire.


          Ghosts of the Lake

          Ghosts of the Lake

          Ethiopia, 2023

          A skeletal row of trees reach toward the pillowy clouds above like stitches coming apart at the seam between sky and water. Scenes like this give a little insight into how cultures across the globe have come to believe in many different worlds beyond what we understand on Earth. The entire history of the Omo Valley is steeped in ancient lore, ancestral spirits, and beings bestowed with supernatural gifts. At the heart of every legend and story is a shared reverence for the natural world and the immense beauty found within the land, waters, and endless sky.

          Available size options with and without framing are below;

          Archival pigment print

          Edition of 6 + 3AP
          • 20 in x 30 in (50.8 cm x 76.2 cm)
          • 32 in x 48 in (81.3 cm x 121.9 cm)

          We ship worldwide and use a multitude of providers to safely deliver your artwork. Domestic delivery and installation may also be available via Hilton Contemporary’s private art shuttle. Please inquire.


            Aieli

            Aieli

            Karo People, Omo Valley, Ethiopia, 2023

            Painted in zebra stripes, a herder from the Karo people of the Omo Valley watches over his goats, a glimmer of sunlight flaring off the top of his cap like a golden feather. Despite being the smallest of the Omo Valley tribes, the Karo have an extremely vibrant culture filled with symbolic rituals, rites of passage, and a long history as highly respected and skilled pastoralists. One of their main rites of passage for boys is known as the bull jumping ceremony, in which a young man must cross over the backs of several sturdy bulls to prove he is worthy of marriage.

            Available size options with and without framing are below;

            Archival pigment print

            Edition of 6 + 3AP
            • 30 in x 20 in (76.2 cm x 50.8 cm)
            • 48 in x 32 in (121.9 cm x 81.3 cm)

            We ship worldwide and use a multitude of providers to safely deliver your artwork. Domestic delivery and installation may also be available via Hilton Contemporary’s private art shuttle. Please inquire.


              Dawn Herders

              Karo People, Omo Valley, Ethiopia, 2023

              Night falls on the Omo Valley, chasing the last embers of the setting sun as a herd of goats stamps plumes of dust into the air. Silhouetted against the fading light, the Karo shepherds keep each animal from straying too far from the protective range of their rifles. To the Karo people, goats and other livestock are incredibly valuable and a foundational part of their culture. In times of brutal drought or when flood waters sweep away crops, goats can be herded to safety. It was clear to me they cherished their animals and their relationship provided much-needed insurance against the challenges of an unpredictable environment.

              Available size options with and without framing are below;

              Archival pigment print

              Edition of 6 + 3AP
              • 20 in x 30 in (50.8 cm x 76.2 cm)
              • 32 in x 48 in (81.3 cm x 121.9 cm)

              We ship worldwide and use a multitude of providers to safely deliver your artwork. Domestic delivery and installation may also be available via Hilton Contemporary’s private art shuttle. Please inquire.


                Sky Walkers

                Sky Walkers

                Banna People, Omo Valley, Ethiopia , 2023

                Teetering on stick stilts against a cloudy sky, a group of boys from the Banna tribe balance high above their home in the heart of the Omo Valley. I am not ready to admit how much sand I ate trying to take this photograph. But it was worth gaining a lower vantage point to show the boys walking high among the clouds, like walking trees that came untethered from their roots. Some say that stilt walking originated as a clever way for the Banna to keep high above predators while guarding their cattle. Today, however, the practice is reserved for young unmarried men at festivals, and also as a fun way to pass the time.

                Available size options with and without framing are below;

                Archival pigment print

                Edition of 6 + 3AP
                • 20 in x 45 in (50.8 cm x 114.3 cm)
                • 32 in x 73 in (81.3 cm x 185.4 cm)

                We ship worldwide and use a multitude of providers to safely deliver your artwork. Domestic delivery and installation may also be available via Hilton Contemporary’s private art shuttle. Please inquire.


                  Sisters

                  Sisters

                  Suri People of the Omo Valley, Ethiopia, 2023

                  The Suri people are one of the many Omo Valley tribes that embrace their cultural traditions, passing down ancestral knowledge and wisdom, finding a deep sense of identity and fulfillment in their unique heritage. I was inspired by their connection to nature and how they exhibit gratitude for the resources provided by the land through rituals and ceremonies. By valuing their communal well-being over individual accumulation, practicing mindful consumption, and embracing beauty as a core element of their cultural roots, the tribes of the Omo Valley exemplify a deep understanding of enoughness, living in harmony with the rhythms of nature and finding contentment within their interconnected community.

                  Available size options with and without framing are below;

                  Archival pigment print

                  Edition of 6 + 3AP
                  • 20 in x 30 in (50.8 cm x 76.2 cm)
                  • 32 in x 48 in (81.3 cm x 121.9 cm)

                  We ship worldwide and use a multitude of providers to safely deliver your artwork. Domestic delivery and installation may also be available via Hilton Contemporary’s private art shuttle. Please inquire.


                    Yak Hat

                    Yak Hat

                    Yunnan Province, China, 2006

                    A virtuous mind and voice in conservation photography and one of the most influential female photographers in the world, Cristina Mittermeier began her career as a Marine Biologist working in her native Mexico.

                    For the past twenty-five years, she has dedicated herself to inspiring a global audience to care about the delicate balance between human well-being and healthy ecosystems.

                    Cristina’s work has exhibited at the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco, The Miller Gallery in Cincinnati, The Paul Nicklen Gallery in New York, Xposure in the UAE , Art Basel Miami, Terras de Salitre/Mar de Mares Festival in Santiago, The Museum of Plastic Pop-Up in New York, The United Nations Headquarters in association with Disney and Girl Up, and at Fotografiska in Stockholm, Sweden.

                    Cristina is the co-founder of SeaLegacy, the founder and former president of the International League of Conservation Photographers, a board member for the WILD Foundation, an advisor on two major Conservation International programs, an esteemed public speaker, and a recipient of multiple internationally recognized awards for her photography. In 2016, Cristina received the Imaging Award for Photographers who Give Back and in 2018 was acknowledged as a National Geographic Adventurer of the Year.

                    She is the editor of 26 conservation photography books and her Fine Art Coffee Table book, Amaze, is in its second printing.

                    Today, Cristina is the Co-founder of the conservation society, SeaLegacy, a National Geographic contributing photographer, a Sony Artisan of Imagery and the editor of 26 coffee table books on conservation issues. She is the first female photographer to reach 1M followers on Instagram and was a 2018 National Geographic Adventurer of the Year. She is acknowledged as one of the most Influential Women in Ocean Conservation in 2018 by Ocean Geographic, and The Men’s Journal recently named her as one of the 18 Most Adventurous Women in the World.

                    Cristina is a pioneer in the use of powerful and emotive imagery to propel conservation efforts. Born in Mexico, Cristina is a marine biologist, photographer, and writer who specializes in issues surrounding fisheries and indigenous cultures.

                    Available size options with and without framing are below;

                    Archival pigment print

                    Edition of 6 + 3AP
                    • 75 in × 50 in (190.5 cm × 127 cm)
                    • 48 in × 32 in (121.9 cm × 81.3 cm)
                    • 60 in × 40 in (152.4 cm × 101.6 cm)
                    • 75 in × 50 in (190.5 cm × 127 cm)

                    We ship worldwide and use a multitude of providers to safely deliver your artwork. Domestic delivery and installation may also be available via Hilton Contemporary’s private art shuttle. Please inquire.


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