AN EPIC NEW IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE

Canadian Opera Company Theatre
227 Front Street East
Toronto, ON

Commissioned and Co-Produced by Luminato Festival Toronto

Witness the epic tale of humanity’s impact on the planet at Edward Burtynsky’s new indoor immersive experience, In the Wake of Progress. This fully choreographed blend of photographs and film from world-renowned Canadian photographer Edward Burtynsky surrounds you with a powerful 30-minute experience of global landscapes, revealing primordial beauty alongside the stark impact of human industry.

This intimate and enveloping project is complemented by a curated gallery show of traditional Burtynsky photographs and high-resolution murals including new and never-before-seen work, a Change Station which tackles the question “what can I do now?”, and two powerful augmented reality (AR) experiences which explore the impact and legacy of the internal combustion engine.

In the face of the climate crisis, In the Wake of Progress dares us to have an important conversation about the legacy of the widespread impact of human industry and what it means for the future of sustainable life on this planet.

Commissioning support for Edward Burtynsky’s In the Wake of Progress

Presented by RBC, Sandra and Jim Pitblado, Gretchen and Donald Ross, O.C., The Michael Young Family Foundation  

With Support from Louise MacCallum and Michael Barnstijn, The Hal Jackman Foundation, Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund, Richard W. and Donna Ivey, Joan and Jerry Lozinski, Medcan