Nature of Hope
A world-famous photographer, documentary filmmaker, writer and educator involved in environmental protection and in the fight against the effects of global crises will be hosted at the Silesian University of Technology. AmI Vitale will meet with the audience on November 30th at 15:00 in the auditorium of the Faculty of Architecture building at 10, Strzody Street (former Cinema-Theatre X), where the opening of the exhibition of her works will also take place.
Nature of Hope is the title of the exhibition, which consists of over 40 works from the beginnings of Ami Vitale’s career, taken in conflict zones and later works, documenting the efforts of people involved in the conservation of nature and endangered species (especially pandas, elephants, and rhinoceros). The work of the photographer will also be featured in the Employees’ Club of the Silesian University of Technology.
Dr Hab. Eng. Marcin Górski, Prof. SUT is the curator of the exhibition under the patronage of the Association of Polish Artists Photographers (Silesian Branch) .
The event is carried out as part of the European City of Science celebrations. We cordially invite you to participate.
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.
Vitale's work focuses on the stories of individuals living on the front lines of war, climate change, and extinction, who refuse to let cataclysm define their futures. Through her compelling journalism, she highlights stories of resilience and innovation, emphasizing the delicate balance between humanity and wildlife and the urgent need for conservation. Vitale’s work connects viewers to critical local conservation issues of global importance, underscoring our interconnectedness with one another and the natural world.
In addition to her journalism and filmmaking, Vitale is the founder and Executive Director of Vital Impacts, a non-profit organization that leverages the power of art to inspire and mobilize youth as agents of change. Vitale and her non-profit have raised over $5 million to support vital conservation projects.
Ami is a recipient of the prestigious Lucie Humanitarian Award, the Missouri Honor Media for Distinguished Service, and an inductee into the North Carolina Media and Journalism Hall of Fame. She has also received the Daniel Pearl Award for Outstanding Reporting, been named Magazine Photographer of the Year at the International Photographer of the Year awards, and is a six-time recipient of World Press Photo awards. Instyle magazine featured her alongside Jane Goodall and Ruth Bader Ginsburg in its series "Fifty Badass Women," celebrating women who exemplify courage and action. Ami is currently serving as Conservation International's 2023/2024 Lui-Walton Innovators Fellow. A sought-after speaker, she continues to share her experiences and insights with audiences worldwide, and in 2025, she will be featured on the National Geographic Channel Explorer TV series.
