SPECIAL EXHIBITION
ATACAMA
This exhibition is part of Global Visions – FotoFest at 40 – March 7 – May 10, 2026
Renewable Energy and Mining in the High Deserts of Chile
February 21 – August 26, 2026
ATACAMA, a seminal exhibition by photographer Jamey Stillings, explores the evolving nexus between renewable energy and mining in Chile’s Atacama Desert. Through his distinctive aerial perspectives, Stillings captures dramatic large-scale energy projects, vast mining operations, and the stark natural beauty of a desert often scarred by human activity.
Why are Chile and the Atacama Desert significant? The copper and lithium in our computers, cars, and smartphones likely come from Chile. As the global leader in copper production and the second-largest producer of lithium, Chile’s environmental practices are directly tied to our daily lives.
Stillings’ interest in the human-altered landscape and his environmental concerns are principal pillars of his work. His imagery elicits a critical dialogue about meeting society’s needs and desires while seeking an equilibrium between nature and human activity. ATACAMA shows how photography can serve as a source of inspiration, motivation, and information, while reminding us that a carbon-constrained future is crucial to a responsible, sustainable approach to life on Earth.
Why are Chile and the Atacama Desert significant? The copper and lithium in our computers, cars, and smartphones likely come from Chile. As the global leader in copper production and the second-largest producer of lithium, Chile’s environmental practices are directly tied to our daily lives.
Stillings’ interest in the human-altered landscape and his environmental concerns are principal pillars of his work. His imagery elicits a critical dialogue about meeting society’s needs and desires while seeking an equilibrium between nature and human activity. ATACAMA shows how photography can serve as a source of inspiration, motivation, and information, while reminding us that a carbon-constrained future is crucial to a responsible, sustainable approach to life on Earth.
Please Note:
Access to this exhibition is included with admission to HMNS Permanent Exhibit Halls.
Please click on the link above to purchase your copy of the artist’s book, ATACAMA Renewable Energy and Mining in the High Deserts of Chile.
Please click on the link above to purchase your copy of the artist’s book, ATACAMA Renewable Energy and Mining in the High Deserts of Chile.