Edward Burtynsky: ‘My photographs are like Rorschach tests’

By Veronica Esposito
The Guardian

Few if any photographers have done more than Edward Burtynsky to shape our view of the large-scale industrial production that is a constant, ever-expanding part of the capitalist system. Since the 1980s, he has created more than a dozen multiyear series, tackling extractive industries like mining and oil refining in India, China and Azerbaijan, traveling to such disparate places as Western Australia, Chile’s Atacama desert and the so-called ship graveyards of Bangladesh.

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Oil spills and fading glaciers: a beautiful world in peril – in pictures

The Guardian

A huge retrospective of Canadian photographer Edward Burtynsky’s work showcases the terrifying, but oddly beautiful marks we can leave on the planet.

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‘We all participate’ – Edward Burtynsky on photographing the epic ravaging of Earth

By Andrew Dickson
The Guardian

From toxic lakes to stripped mountains, he is the great chronicler of eco atrocities – and his roots lie in Ukraine. The photographer talks about Putin, trauma and what will survive

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The Human Signature: Edward Burtynsky's Anthropocene – in pictures

The Guardian

Burtynsky’s unsettling large-scale images of industrial-scale extraction, urbanisation and deforestation reveal humanity’s devastating impact on the planet

The exhibition will run at Flowers Gallery Londonfrom 17 Oct - 24 Nov.

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Edward Burtynsky: 2018 winner of Master of Photography – in pictures

By Matt Fidler
The Guardian

The Photo London Master of Photography award is given annually to a leading contemporary photographer. A special exhibition shows new and rarely seen images from Burtynsky’s portfolio including a preview of his new work, Anthropocene, and explores the complexities of modern existence and diverse subjects such as Australian and Canadian mines, oil bunkering and sawmills in Nigeria, the salt pans of India and sprawling cityscapes

Burtynsky will speak at Photo London on 17 May at 5.30pm. Tickets will be available via the Photo London website

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Edward Burtynsky on his ravaged Earth shots: 'We've reached peak everything'

By Oliver Wainwright
The Guardian

The great photographer’s awesome images – taken from drones, propellor planes and a 50ft selfie stick – show how industry has drilled and drained our planet.