Princess Eugenie is diving into coral reef conservation in the most creative way possible, by supporting a massive global art exhibition aimed at saving the ocean’s most fragile ecosystems.
The 35-year-old royal has lent her voice and influence to Thirty Six For Coral, the world’s first large-scale art initiative fully dedicated to raising awareness and funds for coral reef protection.
This groundbreaking exhibition will unite 36 celebrated artists from around the globe, including names like RETNA, Helen Beard, and Petroc Sesti. Their works will eventually be auctioned to support the cause, bringing both art lovers and environmental advocates under one purpose: protecting coral reefs before it’s too late.
As a global ambassador for ocean charity Project Zero/The Coral Collective, Princess Eugenie shared her thoughts on why this initiative matters so much right now. “Despite occupying less than 1% of the seabed, coral reefs support 25% of all life in the ocean,” she said. “One billion people around the world depend on coral reefs for food and jobs. I’m pleased to be supporting Thirty-Six for Coral, an important art exhibition that will help connect more people to the irreplaceable value of coral reefs and raise essential funding to help protect and restore them for future generations.”
The exhibition isn’t short on star power either. Celebrities like Sienna Miller, Rita Ora, Will Poulter, and even rock icon Slash are backing the initiative. It will debut in June at the legendary Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat on the French Riviera, timed to align with the 2025 UN Ocean Conference in Nice, which runs from June 9–13.
Project Zero/The Coral Collective’s CEO Michele Clarke made it clear this isn’t just about art, it’s about action. “Today coral reefs are under threat of functional extinction. We have the unique opportunity to be the generation that saves this irreplaceable ecosystem,” she said.
One of the standout pieces already confirmed for the exhibition is from British-Italian artist Petroc Sesti, who has created a carbon sink sculpture using a fusion of eco-friendly concrete and carbon capture crystals. His message goes beyond just visual art, it’s about changing how we think. “Artists are free thinkers… They create artworks that inspire paradigm shifts toward new cultural narratives,” Petroc said. “Cultural dialogue with the biosphere is not only urgent, it is generative and will define the future of art itself.”
If you’re looking to support the cause or snag a unique piece of art, you can view and purchase artworks via coralcollective.basta.app, with select pieces being auctioned during the project’s closing gala on June 20. Every penny raised will go directly into global coral reef restoration and protection efforts.
So whether you’re passionate about art, the ocean, or both, this is a chance to be part of something impactful. Backed by royalty and packed with world-class creativity, Thirty Six For Coral is more than just an art show, it’s a global wake-up call with real-world results.
