Aditya ‘Dicky’ Singh (1969-2023)

Art 18|21 are pleased to offer a selection of some of Aditya Dicky Singh’s most iconic images for sale. We can cover most sizes and projects from a much loved photo for a Child’s bedroom to large outside installation pieces for architects, a wall installation for an office and everything in-between. 

If you would like help choosing a suitable work please email Laura on laura@art1821.com

About Dicky and his legacy to all

The name Aditya Dicky Singh is synonymous in India with conservation and wildlife photography. He was at the forefront of a small but vital group of steadfast individuals fighting to protect India’s heritage for future generations. Very early on in his career, together with his wife Poonam, Dicky based himself in Ranthambhore, next to the National forest, home to tigers and a wealth of birds, animals and varied flora.  

One of Dicky’s strengths was communication. In the early years, social media was not prevalent and few people knew anything about tigers, but Dicky’s finger was always on the pulse of Ranthambhore’s successive tiger generations and a steadily growing section of enthusiasts worldwide eagerly awaited his blog posts on the subject. 

A trusted partner of the Ranthambhore Forest Department Dicky brought it all to the table; a complete disinterest in fame combined with hard work, a unique connection with people, along with a wealth of new ideas and his photography. He lived and breathed his subject matter and he had the photographer’s eye: the instinct that in the blink of an eye could see the best clicks. 

After the success of the first BBC documentary he worked on, hardly any film project related to Ranthambhore could have been completed without Dickjy’s input. He collaborated with world-renowned wildlife filmmakers, offering advice and support on filming tigers, working with organisations like National Geographic, Animal Planet, Discovery, Disney, and more. He won the Carl Zeiss Award for Conservation in 2012 and the Sanctuary Wildlife Photographer of the Year award in 2011. In 2022  he won the Tiger Watch Wildlife Conservation Award. He selflessly contributed towards the benefit of wildlife by initiatives such as guide training, photographing and documenting each tiger in the forest and recording the data for open access. In 2018 he co-authored the acclaimed book Noor, Queen of Ranthambhore with best-friend and fellow wildlife photographer Andy Rouse.

Often speaking fearlessly and candidly on the scientific aspects related to nature and wildlife, Dicky spoke appropriately when needed, harshly when required, yet always truthfully. His strong and well examined stance on the T 24 issue spoke volumes on the approach towards Tiger Conservation. He spoke without pretence and selflessly, it was never about him. He was a true and authentic voice for the tigers of Ranthambhore and conservation wherever it was needed. 

Dicky was involved in several conservation projects in Ranthambhore including setting up, planning and executing an anti-poaching initiative called ‘Operation Co-Operation’. A joint effort between a few locals and the forest department of Ranthambhore National Park it led to the identification and capture of tiger poachers. An active member of the team responsible for the monitoring and oversight of the tiger census program Dicky recognised the need for documentation and research in the natural world. A great educator, Dicky coordinated the Kids for Tigers program, which aimed at educating, involving, creating and enhancing the awareness of tigers and related topics among school children. His in depth of knowledge led to a number of biodiversity studies in Ranthambhore. He always went where his expertise was needed and as the call came he joined a team to search & capture man-eating leopards which were causing significant human damage in the Chittor district.

Aditya’s legacy lives on not only through his wide Poonam and daughter Nora but through the many individuals and organisations he has worked with over the years. 

Dicky believed in education for all. From the sale of every photograph by Dicky Singh we sponsor a child’s education in India. Please contact the Gallery for more details of the Charity we support.