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Titled "Fragile Beauty," the Living Sea photography exhibition celebrates the beauty and magic of the ocean and showcases some of the most exciting and surprising encounters Prince Aga Khan has had below the surface.

Exhibition in Nairobi aimed to inspire appreciation for wildlife and ignite a desire to protect it.

Prince Hussain Aga Khan on Tuesday February 6, 2024 officially inaugurated his exhibition of marine photography at the National Museums of Kenya on Tuesday evening.

These large-scale images reflect the biodiversity of marine life from around the world.
“My gratitude runs as deep as the Mariana Trench. I am delighted to see the exhibition on bees and the Agha Khan Hall named after my great-grandfather, and especially to appreciate the conversation tour designed by partners,” he said.

The exhibition is intended to raise awareness of environmental issues and concerns in ocean ecologies. Photographs of diverse species and ecosystems highlight the impact of pollution on our waterways and the value and importance of preserving biodiversity.

The exhibition, which runs from February 6 to March 30, 2024, is a rare opportunity for Kenyans to engage with the “beauty, fragility and diversity” of marine life.

It is part of Prince Aga Khan’s work with (Focused on Nature) FON, a non-profit organization he founded in 2009.
FON’s mission is to support the conservation and protection of threatened and endangered species and habitats.

“Just a few years ago, my team and I were doing gallery shows every other year with a guest list of maybe 50 people and the nagging stress of organizing invitations, transportation and catering. But today I am in my favorite country on the planet, second only to Indonesia, surrounded by beloved colleagues, great minds and kindred spirits, not to mention local heroes and heroines,” said the Prince.

This is not the Prince Aga Khan’s first exhibition – he has been diving and travelling to the tropics for over 20 years, since the age of 14. He began photographing flora and fauna in 1996 on a trip to the Brazilian Amazon.

He has exhibited in the U.S.A., France, Switzerland and Kenya while publishing two books, ‘Animal Voyage’ in 2004 and ‘Diving into Wildlife’ in 2015. Some of his photos can be seen on various National Geographic blogs.