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Paul Nicklen Figurative Photography

Paul Nicklen is a Canadian visual artist and marine biologist, who has documented both the beauty and the plight of our planet, for over 20 years. Nicklen’s photography informs and connects by creating an emotional bond with wild subjects, in extreme conditions.

After a 20-year career of photographing for journalistic publications like National Geographic, Nicklen has a perpetual dream to revisit his archives for the true artistic gems and release them to the world. His ongoing journey is to continue photographing intimate, evocative and powerful subject matter to create a thought-provoking body of work. Nicklen hopes his viewers look into the eyes of the animals in his photographs and fall in love with their vulnerability.

In addition to being one of the world’s most renowned nature photographers, Nicklen is a well-known speaker, TED Talks participant, author and National Geographic Fellow. In the past two decades, he has collaborated with scientists, filmmakers, conservationists and explorers to create awareness and inspire action for global issues, such as climate change. He has garnered more than 30 of the highest awards given to any photographer in his field, earning a global following of celebrities, conservationists and fans.

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Artist: Paul Nicklen
Norwegian Sunset Cruise, Norway by Paul Nicklen
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
"Norwegian Sunset Cruise" Northern Norway, 2018 24 × 36 in / 61 × 91.4 cm / Edition of 20 31 × 46.5 in / 78.7 × 118.1 cm / Edition of 15 40 × 60 in / 101.6 × 152.4 cm / Edition of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paul Nicklen Figurative Photography

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Archival Pigment

Rising, Alaska by Paul Nicklen
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
"Rising" Alaska, 2014 24 × 42.5 in / 61 × 108 cm / Edition of 20 36 × 64 in / 91.4 × 162.6 cm / Edition of 10 50.5 × 90 in / 128.59 × 228.6 cm / Edition of 10 "The lone figure of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paul Nicklen Figurative Photography

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Archival Pigment

Feline Bonds, Patagonia by Paul Nicklen - Pumas - Cats - Wildlife
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
"Feline Bonds" Patagonia, Chile - 2024 24 × 36 in / 61 × 91.4 cm / Edition of 20 31 × 46.5 in / 78.7 × 118.1 cm / Edition of 15 40 × 60 in / 101.6 × 152.4 cm / Edition of 10 60 × 9...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paul Nicklen Figurative Photography

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Archival Pigment

Echoes of the Andes, Patagonia by Paul Nicklen - Pumas - Cats - Wildlife
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
"Echoes of the Andes" Patagonia, Chile - 2024 24 × 36 in / 61 × 91.4 cm / Edition of 20 31 × 46.5 in / 78.7 × 118.1 cm / Edition of 15 40 × 60 in / 101.6 × 152.4 cm / Edition of 10...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paul Nicklen Figurative Photography

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Archival Pigment

Snow Shadow, Patagonia by Paul Nicklen - Pumas - Cats - Wildlife
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
"Snow Shadow" Patagonia, Chile - 2024 24 × 36 in / 61 × 91.4 cm / Edition of 20 31 × 46.5 in / 78.7 × 118.1 cm / Edition of 15 40 × 60 in / 101.6 × 152.4 cm / Edition of 10 60 × 90...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paul Nicklen Figurative Photography

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Empress of the Andes, Chile by Paul Nicklen - Pumas - Cats - Wildlife
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
"Empress of the Andes'" Patagonia, Chile - 2024 24 × 36 in / 61 × 91.4 cm / Edition of 20 31 × 46.5 in / 78.7 × 118.1 cm / Edition of 15 40 × 60 in / 101.6 × 152.4 cm / Edition of ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paul Nicklen Figurative Photography

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Archival Pigment

Silent Vigil "Puma in Snowstorm", Chile by Paul Nicklen - Pumas - Wildlife
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
"Silent Vigil 'Puma in Snowstorm'" Patagonia, Chile - 2024 24 × 36 in / 61 × 91.4 cm / Edition of 20 31 × 46.5 in / 78.7 × 118.1 cm / Edition of 15 40 × 60 in / 101.6 × 152.4 cm / ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paul Nicklen Figurative Photography

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Archival Pigment

Petaka "Queen of Patagonia", Chile by Paul Nicklen - Pumas - Cats - Wildlife
By Paul Nicklen
Located in Chicago, IL
"Petaka 'Queen of Patagonia'" Patagonia, Chile - 2024 24 × 36 in / 61 × 91.4 cm / Edition of 20 31 × 46.5 in / 78.7 × 118.1 cm / Edition of 15 40 × 60 in / 101.6 × 152.4 cm / Editi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Paul Nicklen Figurative Photography

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