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Edward Burtynsky and the Anthropocene

Edward Burtynsky and the Anthropocene

FromA Lens on Sustainability


Edward Burtynsky and the Anthropocene

FromA Lens on Sustainability

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Length:
24 minutes
Released:
May 15, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In today’s episode, we discuss with acclaimed Canadian Prix Pictet shortlisted photographer Edward Burtynsky his journey into Anthropocene photography, traversing the globe in search of landscapes marred by human intervention. From the haunting Alberta Tar Sands to industrial landscapes worldwide, Burtynsky's work serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need to address the climate crisis. Despite his efforts, global actions have fallen short of the targets outlined in the Paris Agreement, prompting Burtynsky to emphasize the urgency of the situation through his art. 
Released:
May 15, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (45)

Can photography save us from ourselves? Leading photographers consider the power of the photograph to explore the urgent environmental and social issues facing humanity today. From the Prix Pictet, the leading global photography prize on sustainability.