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PhotoVogue Festival 2025 Visual Presentations | The Nature of Hope by Vital Impacts

A collection of wildlife photography by renowned artists, narrating the beauty and the fragility of the Planet.
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A black rhino named Bruno rests under a rainbow at Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya. In 2024, he and 20 more black rhinos were moved to their new home at Loisaba Conservancy in Laikipia, Kenya. Kenya’s black rhino population was poached to near extinction in the 80’s and 90’s but because of massive conservation efforts, they have rebounded and are now expanding their habitats. Today there are over 1000 black rhinos, up from a population of just 200. Ami Vitale’s career stands as a testament to her deep dedication to documenting and addressing global crises. As an acclaimed National Geographic photographer, writer, and documentary filmmaker, as well as the founder of Vital Impacts, Ami has consistently spotlighted critical issues affecting our world. Her journey began in conflict zones, where she observed firsthand how environmental degradation—from resource scarcity to climate change—intensifies human suffering and conflict. This early exposure shaped her understanding of the profound connections between human and environmental crises. Follow Ami on Instagram @amivitaleAmi Vitale/The Nature Conservancy

The PhotoVogue Festival, the first conscious fashion photography festival that focuses on the common ground between ethics and aesthetics, returns for its eighth edition. From March 6th to 9th, 2025, BASE Milano will host a series of exhibitions and talks analysing the interrelation between humans and Nature, and the relations of kinship we can create with animals, complemented by satellite events at the city s finest galleries.

“The Nature of Hope by Vital Impacts” is part of The Tree of Change, a series of slideshows, videos, and contributions from organisations dedicated to environmental advocacy. The series includes also: “The Ghost Rainforest” by Earthrise Studio, “The Essence of Prix Pictet”, “Metaphysics of Mixture” by Institute for Postnatural Studies, “End Time Project” by Charlie Hamilton James, “Human Visions” by PHmuseum, “CondéFuture”, “Square Mile” by VII Foundation , “Wild Summon”, “Latin American Fashion Awards”, “Nautilus Presents: Biodiversity: Though the Lens”.

Synopsis

We have destroyed 73% of the world’s wildlife - a stark reminder of the magnitude of the biodiversity crisis we are confronting. We cannot afford to feel paralyzed by the scale of the challenge nor can we afford to wait for someone else to act - this is up to us. Human incursions into wild areas in the name of progress are destroying ecosystems and the creatures that inhabit them. For many of us, we feel powerless especially when viewing problems in distant and remote areas. Photography acts as a catalyst for understanding and compassion, inspiring action and fostering meaningful connections. Each image deepens our awareness of the intricate ties between humanity and the natural world.

Vital Impacts showcases extraordinary photographic works to support initiatives around the world aiming to preserve biodiversity. More than 100 photographs from the best wildlife and natural history photographers such as Nick Brandt, Ami Vitale, Jim Naughten, Brian Skerry, Cristina Mittermeier and many others are being showcased. The photographs in the collection showcase striking images that tell powerful stories, carrying deep messages about our planet and its fragility.

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For more about the PhotoVogue Festival 2025, check out: All you need to know about the PhotoVogue Festival 2025

PhotoVogue Festival is a project directed by Alessia Glaviano (Head of Global PhotoVogue) and co-curated by Caterina De Biasio (Visual Editor, PhotoVogue) and Daniel Rodríguez Gordillo (Senior Manager, Education Community Initiatives Condé Nast).