The Wiltshire mansion and world-famous garden at Stourhead once described as a ‘living work of art’ is set to host a international Earth Photo exhibition.
The Royal Geographical Society: Earth Photo 2024 Exhibition will be held for 11 weeks from June 24 to September 9.
Earth Photo is an annual international open call, exhibition and awards programme for images and films that tell stories about the planet.
Co-directed by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG), Forestry England, and Parker Harris, the programme reveals the narratives behind pictures, encouraging conversations about our world, its inhabitants, environments, and the changing climate.
Betsy Ogilvie, senior visitor experience for Stourhead near Mere, said: “We’re excited to be hosting this impactful exhibition sharing the work of talented photographers and telling stories of adaptation to, and impact of, our changing climate from around the world.
“These powerful images call us to come together to protect our planet and the places we love.”
The Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) said 2024 saw an exceptional standard of entries. The shortlist of 31 photographers and 13 films has now been announced, illustrating striking stories from around the world.
From burning landscapes and bodies of water, to gulls, glaciers and garbage, the visual artworks take us across continents, giving a pertinent view of our interconnected environments, and stimulating conversations about our environment and the impacts of climate change.
The Earth Photo 2024 winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on Monday, June 17, at the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) in London.
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