Acacia Johnson

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Location: Gothenburg, Sweden

Nationality: USA

Biography: Acacia Johnson is a photographer and writer from Alaska, focused on human relationships to wilderness. A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design, Acacia received a Fulbright grant to Canada in 2014, to overwinter on Baffin Island . Since... read on

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In the Guardian: Alaska's Bears Threatened by Proposed Mine

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May 21, 2020

My first piece for the Guardian is now online, about how Alaska's largest and most cherished population of brown bears—and the vast, pristine ecosystem they inhabit—is imminently threatened by the proposed Pebble Mine. Check it out!

A proposed mine in Alaska will endanger brown bears â and much more
The worldâs most productive salmon fishery and a stronghold for the stateâs bears are under threat from an open-pit gold and copper mine

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Tokyo International Photography Competition – 7th Edition

By Acacia Johnson — I am delighted to be chosen as one of the winners of the Tokyo International Photography Competition (TIPC) for my project 'Sea Ice..

Apr 16, 2020

The Calming Power of Nature in a Pandemic – National Geographic

By Acacia Johnson — "On an evening walk, photographer Acacia Johnson and her partner discovered an old boat stranded on top of the highest hill in their..

Apr 10, 2020

A World Paused by Coronavirus - National Geographic

By Acacia Johnson — As the world has increasingly shut down daily operations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, National Geographic photographers around the world..

Mar 31, 2020

Alaskan Brown Bears Threatened By Mine – on National Geographic

By Acacia Johnson — My most recent project for National Geographic explores how Alaska's densest populations of brown bears – which are watched and beloved by..

Jan 19, 2020

Forbes 30 Under 30

By Acacia Johnson — I'm delighted and surprised to be listed on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in the Art & Style category! It's a tremendous honor to be..

Dec 5, 2019

On NPR: Arctic Food Traditions

By Acacia Johnson — In light of Thanksgiving this week, I've had the pleasure of contributing photos to an NPR story about Inuit food sharing, subsistence hunting,..

National Geographic in Print

By Acacia Johnson — I'm delighted to share that my project Sea Ice Stories is featured in the September print issue of National Geographic , including on the cover..

Sep 24, 2019

Sea Ice Stories in National Geographic

By Acacia Johnson — I am delighted to share that my most recent personal project from the Canadian Arctic is featured today on National Geographic. I am beyond grateful..

Jul 23, 2019

on TIME: Breaking the Ice Ceiling: The Women Working in Antarctica Today

By Acacia Johnson — By Maïa Booker | Photographs by Acacia Johnson March 8, 2019 Photographer and Alaska native Acacia Johnson first visited Antarctica in 2010 as..

Apr 29, 2019

National Geographic: Article on Women Photographers

By Acacia Johnson — For International Women’s Day, National Geographic asked their female photographers to reflect on how gender influences their work, and share..

Mar 14, 2019

Return to Antarctica

By Acacia Johnson — I'm happy to share that I will be in Antarctica for the month of November, working as a photography guide and lecturer aboard the m/v Ocean..

Nov 4, 2018

Pink Snow Algae on National Geographic

By Acacia Johnson — For the past three years, I've been photographing pink snow algae in Antarctica. Now I'm delighted to have these images incorporated into..

Sep 24, 2018

Story about Deception Island, Antarctica for National Geographic

By Acacia Johnson — My first assignment for National Geographic was published yesterday - a portrait of Deception Island, an active Antarctic volcano that is home to a..

Mar 9, 2018

Events Exhibitions News

Exhibition in Sofia, Bulgaria

By Acacia Johnson — I'm honored to announce my first exhibition in Eastern Europe, opening at Gallery SYNTHESIS in Sofia, Bulgaria on October 3rd at..

Sep 30, 2017

Under the Same Stars on National Geographic PROOF

By Acacia Johnson — I am honored to have my project Under the Same Stars featured today on National Geographic PROOF. After years of work on this series, I am..

Apr 18, 2017

'Polaris' opening in Gothenburg, Sweden

By Acacia Johnson — On April 22nd, a solo exhibition of my series Polaris will open at Galleri Elf in Gothenburg, Sweden. Photographed in Iceland and the Alaskan..

Apr 11, 2017

Up Here: The North at the Center of the World

By Acacia Johnson — I am honored to have photographs from Origins and Under the Same Stars featured in the book Up Here: The North at the Center of the World . Created..

Jan 13, 2017

Exhibitions News

POLARIS Exhibition Opening in Norway

By Acacia Johnson — This Saturday, April 23rd, I will be opening my exhibition POLARIS at Galleri My in Narvik, Norway. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to finally..

Apr 21, 2016

Antarctic Instagram Feature

By Acacia Johnson — After 3 months in Antarctica, I am finally back in civilization and thrilled to have some of my Antarctic shots recently featured on Instagram's..

Mar 23, 2016

Popular Photography on Campus Feature

By Acacia Johnson — I'm delighted to announce that there is a wonderful writeup about my work in this month's edition of Popular Photography on Campus. You can find it..

Dec 12, 2015

'Under the Same Stars' in the Washington Diplomat

By Acacia Johnson — As 'Under the Same Stars' remains on display at the Canadian Embassy in Washington DC, the Washington Diplomat has chosen to feature it in their..

Dec 9, 2015

Exhibition Opening this Thursday in DC

By Acacia Johnson — If you're in the Washington DC area this Thursday, November 12th, you're invited to the Embassy of Canada Art Gallery for the opening event..

Nov 10, 2015

Artist Talk at FotoWeekDC

By Acacia Johnson — I am excited to be participating in FotoWeekDC with my current exhibition at the Canadian Embassy in Washington, DC. On Saturday, November 14th, I..

Nov 2, 2015

Villa Lofoten Artist Residency

By Acacia Johnson — I am excited to announce my current participation in the first-ever Villa Lofoten Artist Residency program in the Lofoten Islands of Northern..

Oct 18, 2015

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