Coinciding with National Geographic‘s special April 2010 issue, “Water: Our Thirsty World,” the exhibit features the work of award-winning photographers examining perspectives on our most precious resource.

John Stanmeyer is an American photojournalist based in Otis, Massachusetts.

Joel Sartore is a photographer, speaker, author, teacher, conservationist, National Geographic Fellow and a regular contributor to National Geographic Magazine.

Paolo Pellegrin is a photojournalist. He was born in Rome, Italy, into a family of architects.

Lynn Johnson is known for her intense and sensitive work, dividing her time between assignments for National Geographic and various foundations.

Edward Burtynsky is one of Canada’s most respected photographers.

Jonas Bendiksen’s fascination with enclaves and people living in isolated communities led to his next major project, The Places We Live, a three-year journey through four slum communities around the world.

An American photojournalist based in London, Lynsey Addario photographs for The New York Times, National Geographic and Time Magazine.

Many people remember Gil Garcetti as the Los Angeles County District Attorney. Much of his life, however, has been as an urban photographer.

Keller Konya’s work has been exhibited regionally and internationally at a variety of cultural institutions including: The Houston Center for Photography, The Los Angeles International Airport and the Angkor Photography Festival in Siem Reap, Cambodia.

Australian photographer Andrew Chapman has been documenting rural issues in his homeland since the 1970’s.

Charles Lindsay has photgraphed for 25 years at the interface between culture and nature and is the author of six books of photography.

Clay Lipsky is a visual artist living in Los Angeles, California.

Jamey Stillings’ work as a photographer spans fine art, documentary and advertising.

“The Elements: Air/Water, Part 1” represents a conceptual departure from Joel Meyerowitz’s groundbreaking work in color photography.