Naked Glaciers
Today, glaciers around the world are retreating at an unprecedented rate as a result of climate change. Scientists warn that many glaciers located below 3,500 meters could disappear within the coming decades. As these ice giants continue to shrink, access to them is becoming increasingly difficult, requiring ever greater technical and mountaineering skills.
The idea for Naked Glaciers was born during a hike in the Alps that ended in disappointment. I set out to photograph a glacier I had long wanted to see, only to discover that it had largely disappeared. In that moment, I realized that glaciers themselves—and their rapid disappearance—deserved my full attention. Their existence is not only a matter of natural beauty; it is deeply connected to the future of our planet and the well-being of generations to come.
The primary objective of this expedition is to create a powerful visual archive through both photography and film, documenting glaciers across all seven continents: Africa, North and South America, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Oceania, and Europe.
At a time when misinformation and climate skepticism continue to challenge scientific consensus, it is essential to bring the story of glaciers beyond scientific circles and into the public realm. Through art, documentary storytelling, exhibitions, publications, and film, Naked Glaciers aims to inspire awareness, curiosity, and a deeper understanding of the vital role glaciers play in sustaining life on Earth.
The expedition seeks to create a lasting record of these extraordinary landscapes while encouraging dialogue about our collective responsibility toward the environment and the future of our planet.
Naked Glaciers is a unique long-term artistic and documentary undertaking, bringing together photography, cinematography, environmental awareness, and global exploration in an effort to document some of the world’s most vulnerable and rapidly disappearing natural wonders.
The idea for Naked Glaciers was born during a hike in the Alps that ended in disappointment. I set out to photograph a glacier I had long wanted to see, only to discover that it had largely disappeared. In that moment, I realized that glaciers themselves—and their rapid disappearance—deserved my full attention. Their existence is not only a matter of natural beauty; it is deeply connected to the future of our planet and the well-being of generations to come.
The primary objective of this expedition is to create a powerful visual archive through both photography and film, documenting glaciers across all seven continents: Africa, North and South America, Antarctica, Asia, Australia, Oceania, and Europe.
At a time when misinformation and climate skepticism continue to challenge scientific consensus, it is essential to bring the story of glaciers beyond scientific circles and into the public realm. Through art, documentary storytelling, exhibitions, publications, and film, Naked Glaciers aims to inspire awareness, curiosity, and a deeper understanding of the vital role glaciers play in sustaining life on Earth.
The expedition seeks to create a lasting record of these extraordinary landscapes while encouraging dialogue about our collective responsibility toward the environment and the future of our planet.
Naked Glaciers is a unique long-term artistic and documentary undertaking, bringing together photography, cinematography, environmental awareness, and global exploration in an effort to document some of the world’s most vulnerable and rapidly disappearing natural wonders.
