In his largest ever retrospective, titled Extraction / Abstraction, Canadian photographer Edward Burtynsky showcases the myriad ways humans have impacted our planet
Burtynsky’s large-format images, often shot from above, appear abstract with few points of reference to understand their scale. But draw closer and a devastating reality becomes apparent. Humans have scarred these landscapes through extraction, be that mining, the construction of cities and roads, the depositing of waste or farming practices. “I’m showing you these worlds in a way that you’ve probably never seen them,” says Burtynsky.
However, Burtynsky hopes that people come away feeling positive “that we can solve these problems that we’ve created so cleverly”, he says. “We have all the technology and tools that can solve the problem at our disposal. We’ve already invented it”. He only wishes we’d started using these tools sooner.
Extraction / Abstraction is on show at the Saatchi Gallery in London until 6 May. Another exhibition, showing Burtynsky’s New Works, is on show at Flowers Gallery in London from 28 February until 6 April.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Compass Minerals to abandon lithium extraction on Great Salt LakeBen Winslow is a reporter with FOX 13 covering a variety of topics including politics, polygamy, vice and courts.
Read more »
Researchers triple lithium extraction with plasma techInteresting Engineering is a cutting edge, leading community designed for all lovers of engineering, technology and science.
Read more »
Edward Crutchley Fall 2024 Ready-to-Wear: Camp, Cowboys, and AI StallionsEdward Crutchley Fall 2024 Ready-to-Wear runway, fashion show & collection review. A celebration of the brand's 10th anniversary, Crutchley delivered a high-drama collection that showcases the strength and width of texture.
Read more »
Edward Crutchley Fall 2024 Ready-to-Wear CollectionEdward Crutchley Fall 2024 Ready-to-Wear collection, runway looks, beauty, models, and reviews.
Read more »
Tucson Rodeo Parade readies for 99th editionEdward 'Eddie' Celaya is a Multimedia Journalist here at KGUN9.
Read more »
Civil Rights Lawyer: War on Palestinians Extends to Those With US CitizenshipUS inaction sends a message that Israel can even target Palestinian Americans with impunity, says Edward Ahmed Mitchell.
Read more »