Join award-winning wildlife photographer and National Geographic Explorer Matthew Cicanese and travel the world as he shares stories and skills from the field.
From surviving meningitis to becoming a Forbes 30 Under 30, he's here to talk shop about his industry insights, fantastic fails, shining successes, and everything in between.
"The Curious Lens is wonderful & magical!
I can feel Matthew's love and passion for what he does.
It's beautifully made and very authentic.
I love the pace of how Matthew pulls us in.
He's a natural storyteller with many superpowers,
and I can't wait for the next episode!"
Anat Rodan
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Thank you, Matthew.
I'm looking forward to the next episode! "
Wanda Salas
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Come with me from the very beginning of my journey, through all the twists and turns involved in the wonderful world of storytelling.
Learn everything I know about transmuting creative ideas and stories into successful projects with confidence.
Sensory storytelling sits at the core of how I see and navigate the world. This show presents stories in a way that brings your creativity to life through sound.
Matthew Cicanese is an award-winning fine art wildlife photographer and National Geographic Explorer who lives and works in the greater Tampa Bay area. A Florida native, his larger-than-life images of wildlife celebrate unseen beauty worldwide.
Matthew's artworks are imbued with a childlike fascination that invites you to dive deeper into the textural details and playfully explore with the eye. Engrained in all of his work, you will find the themes of wonder and curiosity.
His career in art and photography began in his formative years at 14 (2005), and in 2015 Matthew's professional journey began following Duke University's MFA in Experimental and Documentary Arts program. Since then, he has continued telling stories illuminating Earth's details and inspiring curiosity. His experiences and creative direction have led to multiple solo exhibitions, including the Fernbank Natural History Museum and Tampa International Airport.
Matthew's artwork has been shown and exhibitions worldwide, including the Nature’s Best Photography exhibition and London's Royal Geographical Society as a finalist for the 2015 Environmental Photographer of the Year Awards. In addition to private venues and events.
His photography has been featured by Canon, National Geographic, World Wildlife Fund, Smithsonian Magazine, and BBC Earth Online (among others). In 2021 Matthew was named a Forbes 30 Under 30 for Art and Style.
