A beautiful pencil drawing of a sad-looking orangutan resting its head on its arm

In Person

The Saddest Show on Earth

Date: 11/04/25 - 31/05/25
Time: 08:00 - 20:00
Location: RSA Vaults, 8 John Adam Street, London, WC2N 6EZ
Admission fee: FREE

THE SADDEST SHOW ON EARTH

A thought-provoking collection of work from ‘Commodities’ by acclaimed contemporary artist and conservationist, Sophie Green.

A detailed drawing of a circus elephant standing on a small black box, with a headdress on

This provocative body of work unpacks themes of consumerism, exploitation, and environmental despair with each hyper-realistic painting serving as a mirror to our shared complicity. The Saddest Show on Earth offers guests a space for pause and reflection.

Following her successful solo exhibition, artwork from Sophie Green’s ‘Commodities’ collection is now on display at The RSA Vaults, until 31 May 2025, 8am-8pm daily.

“I would like to introduce you to my latest collection of work; an exploration of animals as ‘Commodities’. This is not a celebration of nature. This is wildlife void of both wild and life.” – Sophie Green

The Saddest Show on Earth aims to raise awareness and money for conservation causes, including, but not limited to, work undertaken by Born Free.