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Edward Burtynsky — Sawmills #1, Lagos, Nigeria
Edward Burtynsky

Sawmills #1, Lagos, Nigeria

An archival pigment print by Edward Burtynsky from 2017 documenting industrial sawmills in Lagos, Nigeria, revealing the scale of timber production and resource extraction in West Africa. The photograph exemplifies Burtynsky's critical examination of industrial landscapes.

Medium
Archival pigment print, printed 2017.

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October 9, 2025

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Edward Burtynsky, Sawmills #1, Lagos, Nigeria

An archival pigment print by Edward Burtynsky from 2017 documenting industrial sawmills in Lagos, Nigeria, revealing the scale of timber production and resource extraction in West Africa. The photograph exemplifies Burtynsky's critical examination of industrial landscapes.

Medium
Archival pigment print, printed 2017.
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Related themes

Industrial Photography, Environmental Documentary, 2017, Contemporary Photography, Archival Pigment Print, Resource Extraction, Sawmill, Nigeria, West Africa, Lagos

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