First held in 1970, each year on this date nearly 200 countries around the world celebrate Earth Day to encourage continued awareness and commitment to environmental protection. Climate change and environmental conservation are extremely pervasive issues facing the world today, and artists around the world have drawn inspiration from nature and the potential futures the earth could face if they weren’t. were not addressed.
Here at Artnet Gallery Network, not only are we always exploring new art and artists, but we also look at common themes and trends that arise, which is easy to do as the network features thousands of artworks from all corners of the globe. To mark Earth Day, we’ve discovered 13 works of art that address climate change, consider the state of the earth, or generally inspire thinking about environmental issues.
Whether you’re looking for more nature or climate art, or want to explore specific artists or movements, you can always pursue your search anytime by browsing the Artnet gallery network.
Jon Rafman
Egregore I (2021)
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Jon Rafman, Egregore I (2021). Courtesy of Sprüth Magers.
Marc Dion
Chart 35, Anatomy of global warming (2021)
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Mark Dion, Chart 35, Anatomy of global warming (2021). Courtesy of Graphicstudio/USF
Shepard Fairey
Global Warning – Global Warming (Andy Warhol Edition) (2009)
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Shepard Fairey, Global Warning – Global Warming (Andy Warhol Editions) (2009). Courtesy of Alpha 137 Gallery.
Lisa Lebofsky
Juniper (2018)
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Lisa Lebofsky, Juniper (2018). Courtesy of Franklin Bowles Galleries.
Helmut Ditch
LOS HIELOS (2002)
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Helmut Ditch, LOS HIELOS (2002). Courtesy of Club Artfactory.
Gabriele Gruber Gisler
Desire (2020)
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Gabriele Gruber Gisler, Desire (2020). Courtesy of Forum Presents.
Shuli Hallak
Tower Solar Powered Mirrors, Negev Desert(2009)
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Shuli Hallak, Tower Solar Powered Mirrors, Negev Desert (2009). Courtesy of JHB Gallery.
Karel Doruyter
Climate change (2022)
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Karel Doruyter, Climate change (2022). Courtesy of Whistler Contemporary Gallery.
Samira Saidi
We belong to the ocean #02 (2017)
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Samira Saidi, We belong to the ocean #02 (2017). Courtesy of Wide Gallery, London.
Mathieu Bernard-Reymond
Monuments, air and water pollution in China 2001–2006 (2008)
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Mathieu Bernard-Reymond, Monuments, air and water pollution in China 2001–2006 (2008). Courtesy of Baudoin Lebon.
Haiying Xu
Die Reise 13 (2022)
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Haiying Xu, Die Reise 13 (2022). Courtesy of Andreas Binder Gallery.
Justine Otto
South of the border (2022)
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Justine Otto, South of the border (2022). Courtesy of DCV.
Jozef Doskowski
Conduct (circa 1924)
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Jozef Doskowski, Conduct (circa 1924). Courtesy of Olszewski Gallery.
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