PRESS & RECOGNITION
Critical Reception & Curatorial Endorsements
Photo London Founding Directors (2021)
“Those featured in the Discovery Section — they are our future. Visit, take notes, and then watch out for their work in future editions of Photo London.”
— Michael Benson & Fariba Farshad, Founding Directors, Photo London
Photo London (2024)
Selected for presentation in The Great Arch at Somerset House following #CreateCOP’s Special Exhibitor placement at Photo London 2024. O’Neill’s work was chosen for inclusion and exhibited with full credit as part of the fair’s curated programme.
Awards & Juried Selections
CreateCOP26 (2021)
Awarded Runner Up in the global CreateCOP26 competition, selected by an international jury of cultural leaders from:
• UNESCO
• Vogue Italia
• Art Partner / Earth Partner
• Camden Art Centre
• Modern Media Group China
Presented in parallel with the UN COP26 Climate Conference, recognising emerging voices in climate-focused visual practice.
CreateCOP27 (2022)
Included in the CreateCOP27 exhibition, selected by a distinguished international jury featuring cultural leaders from:
• UNESCO
• Serpentine Galleries
• Art Partner / Earth Partner
• Vogue Italia
• Camden Art Centre
• YEHYEHYEH
• Global photographic and environmental advocacy communities
The panel included prominent figures such as:
Hans Ulrich Obrist (Artistic Director, Serpentine Galleries),
Giovanni Testino (Founder, Art Partner),
Ferdinando Verderi (Creative Director),
Shaway Yeh (Founder, YEHYEHYEH),
Tyler Mitchell (Photographer & Filmmaker),
Marina Testino (Sustainable Fashion Advocate),
and senior representatives from UNESCO.
Selected Press Features
VOGUE
Featured in VOGUE in coverage highlighting emerging artists addressing climate change and visual environmental storytelling.
Wallpaper
Featured in Wallpaper for conceptual explorations of oceanic systems, environmental grief, and contemporary ecological aesthetics.
International Publications
O’Neill’s work has appeared in multiple international online and print publications exploring environmental art, photographic innovation, and interdisciplinary climate narratives.
Institutional Highlights & Recognition
Somerset House, London
Exhibited at Somerset House for Photo London 2021 (Discovery Section: Graduates Salon) and 2024 (The Great Arch).
Fotografiska Shanghai
Presented in Measurably Closer during Climate Week 2024, highlighting contemporary photographic responses to environmental urgency.
United Nations Headquarters, New York
Exhibited during COP Programming (2023), contributing to global dialogues on climate responsibility and environmental futures.
Earth Partner — Borgo Laudato Si’, Italy
Selected for exhibition and research residency with Earth Partner, the sustainability division of Art Partner, scheduled for September–October 2025.