exhibitions
Tide & Time
Flipper draped gently over her pup, the mother gazes skyward alongside her young—two generations held in the same moment of wonder.
Sandy Coburn’s fine art photography has been exhibited internationally across the UK, Italy, and the United States. Her work has appeared in curated exhibitions, contemporary art fairs, and institutional showcases, reflecting a practice rooted in vivid colour, emotional clarity, and cultural respect. Below is a selection of recent and past exhibitions, including both fine art presentations and earlier documentary work that shaped her visual approach.
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Upcoming Exhibitions
Spirit of Couples — Spirit of Discovery (Saga Cruises)
Curator: Michael Barnett
A four-month onboard exhibition aboard Saga Cruises’ Spirit of Discovery, featuring two of Sandy Coburn’s coastal wildlife works. Supported by Saga Cruises with full insurance and zero-commission sales terms. The exhibition highlights artists whose work resonates with oceanic themes and emotional connection to place.
Works exhibited:
Tide & Time (above) from the series Tender Tides, Grey Seal Pups of the Norfolk Coast
Companions at Landfall from the series Salt & Stature, Magellanic Penguins of Magdalena Island, Chile
2025 Exhibitions
Little Treasures — Galleria De Marchi, Bologna, Italy (2025)
Venue: Galleria De Marchi
Host/Organiser: Trevisan International Art
Curator: Paola Trevisan
Held within Bologna’s historic Galleria De Marchi, this boutique-format exhibition presents selected international artists chosen for their craftsmanship, refinement, and contemporary visual language.
Works exhibited
Jewel of the Rainforest (left) premiered at the exhibition
Arc of Balance from the series Eyes in the Forest, Lemurs of Madagascar
Face to Face from the series Tender Tides, Grey Seal Pups of the Norfolk Coast
Feathers in Formation from the series Salt & Stature, Magellanic Penguins of Magdalena Island, Chile
Jewel of the Rainforest
Amid the deep emerald canopy, a Green Honeycreeper catches the rainforest light like a gemstone — turquoise, lime, and gold shimmering with every breath. In a place where colour feels alive, this tiny bird becomes the forest’s own piece of living jewel, a fleeting reminder of how vibrant the world can be when left untouched.
Suspensions — Treviso, Italy
Venue: WEBART Mostre – Barchessa Villa Quaglia
Host / Organiser: Associazione Culturale Sei l’Arte
Curator: Dr. Mara Campaner
Dates: 8–15 November 2025
Held at the historic Barchessa Villa Quaglia, Suspensions presented a curated selection of international artists exploring atmosphere, perception, and emotional resonance. Organised by Associazione Culturale Sei l’Arte and curated by Dr. Mara Campaner, the exhibition focused on work that bridges presence, colour, and emotional clarity — aligning seamlessly with Sandy Coburn’s photographic style.
Works exhibited
In-Person Exhibition
Echoing Cry from the series Echoes in Sapphire, Cuevas de Már, North Patagonia, Chile
Vaulted Veil from the series Echoes in Sapphire, Cuevas de Már, North Patagonia, Chile
Tethered to the Wind from the series Whispers of the Plateau, The Himalayas, Tibet
Digital Exhibition
Reflections in Blue (right) premiered at the exhibition
Meltwater and Mosslight from the series Whispers of the Plateau, The Himalayas, Tibet
Bridge of Infinite Threads from the series Whispers of the Plateau, The Himalayas, Tibet
Bearing Carrera from the series Echoes in Sapphire, Cuevas de Már, North Patagonia, Chile
The Crown of Patagonia from the series In the Realm of Cerulean & Stone, Torres del Paine, Patagonia, Chile
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Reflections In Blue
San Rafael Glacier floats in a mirrored lagoon, its sculpted ice shimmering against a sapphire sky and glassy water. Shades of turquoise and cobalt meet in stillness, creating an ephemeral elegance carved by time and light.
Tethered to the Wind
Thousands of prayer flags stretch across the Himalayan ridge, revealing the invisible threads that bind everything together. In this vibrant tangle—color and cloth, sky and stone—connection becomes visible. The flags link past to future, human to earth, silence to presence; the moment feels infinite.
Vanishing Points — Edinburgh, Scotland
Host/Organiser: Chrissy Moore Art Advisory
Curator: Blake Miltner
Venue: Private residence in Edinburgh (invitation-only)
An exclusive, invitation-only exhibition attended by a select group of curators, collectors, and arts professionals across the UK. Curated by Blake Miltner and organised by Chrissy Moore Art Advisory, Vanishing Points highlighted contemporary work exploring perspective, distance, and emotional resonance. The intimate setting and restricted guest list positioned the exhibition as a focused showcase for emerging fine artists.
Works exhibited
Towards the Infinite (left) premiered at the exhibition
Hollow of Light and Water from the series Echoes in Sapphire, Cuevas de Már, North Patagonia, Chile
Companions at Landfall from the series Salt & Stature, Magellanic Penguins of Magdalena Island, Chile
Tethered to the Wind from the series Whispers of the Plateau, The Himalayas, Tibet
Towards the Infinite
Captured in Casablanca, this black-and-white composition turns arches into rhythm and light into geometry. A solitary figure anchors the scale, drawing the eye forward through a corridor that seems to stretch beyond time — a meditation on solitude, presence, and the eternal.
Edinburgh Art Fair — Edinburgh, Scotland
Venue: Edinburgh Corn Exchange (primary venue)
Host: Edinburgh Art Fair
One of Scotland’s largest contemporary art fairs, welcoming 150,000+ visitors during citywide programming, media coverage, and fair week. The event features established and emerging artists across fine art, photography, and sculpture, offering significant visibility within the Scottish and UK arts ecosystem.
Works exhibited
Hollow of Light and Water from the series Echoes in Sapphire, Cuevas de Már, North Patagonia, Chile
Echoing Cry from the series Echoes in Sapphire, Cuevas de Már, North Patagonia, Chile
Companions at Landfall from the series Salt & Stature, Magellanic Penguins of Magdalena Island, Chile
Sand & Whiskers from the series Tender Tides, Grey Seal Pups of the Norfolk Coast
Where Light Rests from the series Bright Beaks & Bold Personalities, Puffins of the Shetland Islands, Scotland
Echoing Cry
A marble hollow carved into a perfect teardrop, as the glacial waters flow inside and mineral veins shimmer in the stillness.
Untitled London — London, UK
Untitled London — London, UK
Venue: Chelsea Old Town Hall, King’s Road
Host/Organizer: Untitled Art Fair
Established in 2007 as the UK’s largest artist-founded and artist-owned art fair, Untitled London. Held at Chelsea Old Town Hall on the iconic King’s Road, the fair welcomes more than 5,000 visitors across the weekend, bringing together up to 170 exhibitors in the UK’s largest artist-founded and artist-owned art fair. Sandy exhibited a curated selection of her fine art photography at this long-running, highly attended event.
WORK EXHIBITED
Tethered to the Wind from the series Whispers of the Plateau, The Himalayas, Tibet
The Hidden Emerald Fleur from the series Jewelled Light & Symmetry, Fez, Marrakesh & Imperial Meknes
Lines Toward Forever from the series Jewelled Light & Symmetry, Fez, Marrakesh & Imperial Meknes
Liminal Leap in black and white from the series Eyes in the Forest, Lemurs of Madagascar
The Hidden Emerald Fleur
Nestled within the grandeur of the King’s Gate, a single emerald tile glows in quiet distinction — an Arabesque fleur.
Earlier Exhibitions
Exposed DC — Washington, D.C., USA (2019)
Venue: Crystal City Gallery Space, Crystal City Metro Station
Host/Organiser: Exposed DC
A juried photography exhibition showcasing work that reflects the visual character, communities, and lived experiences of Washington, D.C. Sandy was selected as a Featured Photographer, exhibiting documentary work noted for its strong composition, human connection, and narrative clarity. The exhibition was held within the dedicated gallery walls of the Crystal City Metro station — a unique public arts space designed to bring contemporary photography to a wide, daily audience.
works exhibited
Vats of Colour, Hands of Labour from the series Jewelled Light & Symmetry, Fez, Marrakesh & Imperial Meknes
Curved Light, Falling Water from the series The Painted Wild, Banff, Canada
Vats of Colour, Hands of Labour
The King’s stables in Meknes stretch beyond the eye — a rhythm of arches and shadow that whispers of order, grandeur, and infinity.
World Bank Land and Poverty Conference — Washington, D.C., USA (2019)
Venue: World Bank Headquarters
Host/Organiser: The World Bank
Curatorial Selection: USAID — Office of Land Tenure & Resource Management (E3 Bureau)
A curated selection of Sandy’s documentary photographs was exhibited during the World Bank’s annual Land and Poverty Conference, a global convening of policymakers, researchers, and development leaders. The works were specially chosen by USAID’s Office of Land Tenure and Resource Management — a rare recognition, as USAID does not typically curate photography for exhibition.
The pieces highlighted women’s land rights, community leadership, and rural economic development across Africa and Asia, reflecting the artistic calibre and narrative power of Sandy’s early documentary portfolio. This exhibition marked a pivotal moment when her editorial imagery was recognised as museum-quality visual storytelling, bridging documentary practice with fine art sensibilities.
Award-winning photo for USAID’s Feed the Future photo contest. Farmers drying apricots in Tajikistan. This couple runs workshops teaching women farmers in their community how to grow cash crops, in part thanks to land certificates that give farmers greater decision-making power over what to grow on their land.