Art & Literature
Earth Day | Exhibitions to See
Article By Sahara .
Apr 22, 2026
Art, photography, and immersive experiences exploring our relationship with the natural world.
Each April, Earth Day offers a moment to pause and take stock. First established in 1970, it has grown into a global movement focused on environmental awareness and action, now marked by millions of people across more than 190 countries. It’s a day rooted in education, but also in reflection. A chance to think more closely about how we live, what we value, and the impact we leave behind.
Galleries, gardens, and institutions open up new ways of seeing the natural world, whether through photography, science, or more immersive, sensory experiences. Some are quiet and observational, others more direct in their message, but all offer something worth spending time with.
At Sahara, this way of thinking feels familiar. A slower, more considered approach. A respect for materials, for process, and for the world around us. It’s something we continue to explore through our own charitable initiatives and long-standing commitment to responsible design.
Explore our curated edit of exhibitions, each offering its own perspective on the earth, our relationship with it, and what it might mean to care for it more thoughtfully.
Natural History Museum
Wildlife Photographer of the Year
A fixture in London’s cultural calendar, Wildlife Photographer of the Year continues to draw visitors for good reason. Now in its latest edition at the Natural History Museum, the exhibition brings together a global selection of images capturing the natural world in extraordinary detail.
These aren’t just beautiful photographs, though many are striking. They document fragility, resilience, and moments most of us would never otherwise see. From vast landscapes to fleeting encounters between species, the exhibition invites a slower kind of looking, and a deeper appreciation of what exists beyond our everyday view.
Location: Natural History Museum, South Kensington
Dates: Ongoing exhibition (check current rotation)
Somerset House
Dana-Fiona Armour: Serpentine Currents
Set within the neoclassical surroundings of Somerset House, Dana-Fiona Armour’s Serpentine Currents explores movement, water, and the unseen systems that shape our environment. Through sculptural forms and flowing installations, the work reflects on natural rhythms and the way they intersect with human intervention. There’s a sense of fluidity throughout. It’s the kind of exhibition that encourages you to move through it slowly, noticing how each element relates to the next.
Location: Somerset House, Strand
Dates: until 26th April
National Portrait Gallery
Earth Day Late with Murmur
For something more immediate, the National Portrait Gallery hosts an Earth Day Late in collaboration with environmental charity Murmur. The evening brings together conversation, performance, and discussion around climate and community. It’s a different kind of experience. Less about observation, more about participation. A chance to listen, engage, and consider how collective voices can shape change.
Location: National Portrait Gallery, St Martin’s Place
Date: 24 April 2026, 18.30-21.00
Carbon Garden
At Kew, the new Carbon Garden explores the essential role of plants and fungi in addressing climate change, revealing how our gardens may need to evolve in the future. Bringing the invisible into view, it highlights the vital role of carbon in sustaining life on Earth while pointing to the regenerative potential of the natural world. At its centre, a pavilion by Mizzi Studio is inspired by the symbiosis of plant and fungal kingdoms and crafted from low-carbon, natural materials.
Location: Kew Gardens
Dates: Current ongoing garden
Earth Photo Exhibition 2026
Earth Photo is a leading international programme, established in 2018, bringing together photographers and moving image makers across disciplines. At its core, it responds to urgent environmental questions, using visual storytelling to open dialogue around climate change and our shared future.
Through compelling narratives, Earth Photo reflects on the beauty, fragility and resilience of our planet and all who inhabit it.
Location: Royal Geographical Society, Kensington Gore
Date: Friday 26 Jun 2026 - Friday 24 Jul 2026
In Bloom
Beyond their beauty, many blooms hold hidden histories - stories of exploration, obsession and the pursuit of knowledge.
This new exhibition journeys from Oxford to the farthest corners of the world and back, uncovering the global narratives behind some of Britain’s most cherished flowers, from roses and tulips to camellias and peonies.
Featuring over 100 works and objects - including drawings, paintings, rare prints and ceramics - In Bloom traces our evolving relationship with the natural world.
Location: Ashmolean Museum, Oxford
Date: Now until 26th August
Whether you’re drawn to photography, installation, or something more experiential, each of these exhibitions offers a different way into the same conversation. One that feels particularly relevant at this time of year. Earth Day may be a single moment in the calendar, but the ideas behind it extend far beyond that.