Edward Burtynsky: Oil is an examination of one the most important subjects of our time by one of the most respected and recognized contemporary photographers in the world. From 1997 through 2009, Burtynsky traveled internationally to chronicle the production, distribution, and use of this critical fuel. In addition to revealing the rarely seen mechanics of its manufacture, he photographs the effects of oil on our lives, depicting landscapes altered by its extraction from the Earth and by the sprawl generated around its use.
These images tell an epic story of mankind expressed through our discovery, exploitation, and celebration of this vital natural resource.
Edward Burtynsky: Oil is organized by the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Lead Sponsor
Carol Franc Buck Foundation
Major Sponsor
The Phil and Jennifer Satre Family Fund of the Community Foundation of Western Nevada
Support
Scotiabank Group
Additional Support
Barrick Gold of North America, Kathie Bartlett, Mark E Pollack Foundation, and Lance and Karyn Tendler