Galleries - April 2025

Jonathan and Angela Scott’s Incredible Journey: A Love Affair with the Natural World, from Africa to Antarctica An intimate and immersive exhibition showcasing the extraordinary life of the world-renowned wildlife photographers, authors, and conservationists. Featuring a diverse collection of photographs from Africa, India, and Antarctica, this exhibition offers a rare glimpse into the couple’s creative process and personal archives. Alongside their wildlife images, visitors will discover original sketches, press cuttings, personal memorabilia, and journal entries, unravelling the story of their lifelong dedication to nature. Adding a dynamic, interactive dimension, the exhibition will incorporate video footage and audio recordings, bringing to life the Scotts’ experiences in the field, from documenting East Africa’s fabled Mara-Serengeti, home to one of the last great land migrations on Earth, to capturing the icy landscapes of Antarctica. Jonathan and Angela Scott are the only couple to have individually won the overall award in the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. For decades, they have shared the wonders of the natural world through their bestselling books, the iconic BBC series Big Cat Diary , and their conservation work. Having both studied in the UK, Jonathan at Christ’s Hospital School in West Sussex and Angela at Prior’s Field School in Surrey, this exhibition also highlights their personal connection to Petworth and the areas heritage in the arts. ‘it takes a competition of generosity to forge a winning relationship, of putting your partners best interests first.’ – Angela Scott Jonathan and Angela’s love was forged through a shared passion for art, photography, and nature. Their collaborative approach to photography, where one focuses on composition while the other captures the light and mood of the subject, sets them apart in a field that often celebrates individual achievement. As Angela explains, their images are never just “mine” rather “ours” making them a shared vision. ‘Jonathan and Angela Scott’s work is a testament to the power of photography as a tool for storytelling. This exhibition at Newlands House Gallery goes beyond their celebrated wildlife photography to reveal their personal journey, their inspirations, creative process, and lifelong commitment to the natural world. By incorporating personal memorabilia, sketches, archival materials, and immersive multimedia elements, we invite visitors to step into their world and experience the wild through their photographer eyes.’ – Dr Loucia Manopoulou, Director, Newlands House. The Lion King