Wildlife photography exhibition opens at British Council India
London's Natural History Museum 's prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition has opened at the British Council in India. The 60th edition of the acclaimed showcase, running from May 2nd to June 6th, 2025, presents award-winning photographs capturing the beauty and vulnerability of the natural world. The inauguration by UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy MP marks the beginning of a month-long celebration of art, biodiversity, and conservation. The British Council's hosting of this global exhibition reflects its dedication to promoting cultural exchange and fostering conversations around critical environmental concerns among diverse audiences. This initiative is a result of ongoing collaboration to share world-class British culture and spark discussions on climate and nature globally.Speaking on the occasion, Alison Barrett MBE, Country Director India, British Council said, 'The Natural History Museum Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition is a testament to the power of art to inspire action. By hosting this showcase at the British Council, we aim to spark meaningful conversations about conservation and creativity, engaging young people we work with in the global movement to protect our planet's biodiversity.' Speaking on the annual exhibit's 60edition being featured at the British Council, Dr Doug Gurr, Director of the Natural History Museum, said, 'We're delighted to present Wildlife Photographer of the Year in New Delhi, India, with a showcase of our category winning images.These are photographs that not only encourage further wildlife conservation efforts, but that spark the creation of real advocates for our planet on a global scale.'The Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition in New Delhi features extraordinary category-winning images from photographers all over the world, capturing rare moments in nature and highlighting pressing conservation challenges. The month-long exhibit will also feature a variety of engaging events and activities, including a digital library wall and curated book display, a drawing session for children on the theme of 'Wildlife Conservation', a creative writing competition for children participating in the British Council's Delhi Teaching Centre's Summer School, screening of Ashwika Kapur's documentary 'Catapults to Cameras', and a panel discussion with representatives from the Natural History Museum, London, and the British High Commission.
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