Kike Calvo
Photographer and Journalist,
Explorers Club Fellow, Safina Center Fellow

The Power of Creativity
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Complimentary reception at 5:45pm | Talk begins at 6:15pm
Vinik Room – The Florida Aquarium

Join us for the 2024 series opening lecture featuring award-winning photographer, journalist, and author Kike Calvo as he takes you on an inspiring journey through the ups and downs of a life fueled by creativity. In this captivating talk, Kike reveals how creativity becomes a powerful tool to connect with the world and drive meaningful change. From assignments in remote villages to diving with great white sharks, from becoming an author against all odds to inspiring thousands of children in the Amazon, Kike will share the invaluable lessons he’s learned. Discover simple yet profound ways creativity can shine a light on global issues such as plastic pollution, empowering all of us to make the world a better place.

Award-winning photographer, journalist, and author Kike Calvo (Kee-Keh) is renowned for his captivating work that bridges culture, environment, and visual storytelling. A Fellow at the Explorers Club, his assignments span over 100 countries—from photographing belugas in the Arctic to documenting traditional dances in Vanuatu—his imagery has been featured in National Geographic Magazine, The New York Times, Rolling Stone, and more. A National Geographic Certified Educator and Safina Center Fellow, Kike combines his passion for photography with teaching, having lectured at esteemed institutions like Yale University. A pioneer in drone photography for art and conservation, he is the founder of the Little Explorer, Big World initiative, which brings education to remote communities and has donated over 26,000 bilingual books. Paraphrasing iconic anthropologist Wade Davis, Kike has earned recognition as a fresh voice in visual anthropology, celebrated for his ability to capture the intersections of human existence.

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