Clyde Butcher: Lifeworks in Photography Opening Day

We are excited to announce our newest exhibition, Clyde Butcher’s Lifeworks in Photography, a retrospective of his 50-year career, which opens at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature on December 12, 2025, and runs through March 19, 2026.

This remarkable retrospective exhibition features 45 stunning large-format, black-and-white photographic prints, spanning over 50 years of Clyde Butcher’s career. The collection includes images from 1969 to 2022, capturing his adventures across the USA, Cuba, the Czech Republic, and Spain, as well as intimate portraits of rare natural wonders like the ghost orchid.

In addition to the photographs, the exhibit will showcase Clyde’s largest 12×20 camera, artifacts from his extraordinary past, and a brand-new 10-minute film titled A Conversation with Clyde and Niki.

Clyde Butcher’s work invites viewers to slow down and contemplate the beauty and fragility of the natural world, fostering a deeper appreciation for conservation. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore the world through Clyde Butcher’s lens at The Bishop Museum of Science & Nature.