To honor Anna Atkins‘ pioneering contributions at the intersection of art, science, and education, the Griffin Museum of Photography and LENSCRATCH Fine Art Photography Daily have co-organized an online exhibition, inviting artists worldwide to showcase their finest cyanotype works in celebration of her enduring legacy. Rooted in Atkins’ fascination with botany and the natural world, this exhibition reflects her era-defining spirit of inquiry and deep curiosity for nature.

The works selected for The 226th Anna Atkins Birthday exhibition pay homage to Atkins’ botanical studies and her artistic exploration of the natural world, focusing mostly on contemporary botanical works and works concerned with aquatic environments. Curated by Vicente Cayuela.

View selected works here: https://griffinmuseum.org/show/atkins2025/