Booth Event – Artist Talk: Paul Nicklen & Cristina Mittermeier

Cristina Mittermeier, Wildflowers in My Hair, 2023. Omo Valley, Ethiopia. Archival pigment print. Courtesy of the artist. Cristina Mittermeier, Lady With the Goose II, 2006. Yunnan Province, China. Archival pigment print. Courtesy of the artist

Artist Talk

Recognized for their masterful storytelling and enduring commitment to the natural world, Mittermeier and Nicklen bring two distinct yet complementary perspectives to Photo London. Exhibiting side-by-side, their imagery traces the delicate balance between life and landscape, urging a deeper understanding of humanity’s place within the rhythms of the Earth.

Under the vision of gallery founder Arica Hilton, Hilton Contemporary continues its mission to champion artists whose work invites meaningful reflection on contemporary global issues. Through their singular photographic styles — Mittermeier’s intuitive, dreamlike narratives and Nicklen’s visceral, unflinching documentation — both artists present a visual dialogue that speaks to both the beauty and the fragility of the planet we call home.

“Through photography, we remember that the ocean and our planet are not apart from us — they are part of us,” ~ Cristina Mittermeier.

“We have a responsibility to fight for the wild places and animals that do not have a voice.

My work is about making sure they are seen.”  ~ Paul Nicklen.