There is a deeply appropriate resonance in the opening of “Earth Matters: Land as Material and Metaphor in the Arts of Africa” on Monday, Earth Day, at the National Museum of African Art.

The show’s producers added that the local scenes “Planet Earth III” are a testament to the rich natural heritage of South Africa and the broader African continent.

Today (Dec. 8), National Geographic's new series "Welcome to Earth" drops on Disney Plus, showcasing Academy Award-nominated actor Will Smith in his latest role: explorer.