Edward Burtynsky

Edward Burtynsky

Canadian(b. February 22, 1955)

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Works

Edward Burtynsky creates large-format photographs documenting human impact on the natural landscape, particularly through industrial processes and resource extraction. His series including "Oil" (2009), "Water" (2013), and "Anthropocene" (2018) combine environmental documentation with sublime aesthetics. His work has been exhibited at major museums worldwide including the National Gallery of Canada, Guggenheim, and Tate Modern, and featured in the films "Manufactured Landscapes" and "Anthropocene: The Human Epoch."

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