At the M9 Museum in Mestre, the exhibition “BURTYNSKY: Extraction/Abstraction” is currently on display, offering visitors a unique opportunity to explore the work of Edward Burtynsky, one of the most important contemporary photographers. Open until 5 November 2024, the exhibition focuses on one of the most urgent issues of our time: the devastating impact of industrial activities on the environment.
Burtynsky’s photographs, with their extraordinary detail and composition, invite us to reflect on the consequences of natural resource extraction. Through his lens, human-induced transformations are revealed in all their complexity, unveiling artificial landscapes of an unsettling and alienating beauty. The artist succeeds in combining the visual power of his images with a strong environmental statement, creating a dialogue between art and activism that is both thought-provoking and compelling.
Finking is proud to have contributed to this important cultural project by providing the translation of the interview between the exhibition’s curator, Marc Mayer, and Edward Burtynsky himself. This interview delves into the artist’s vision and the motivations behind his work, offering valuable context for a deeper understanding of the themes explored. Our translation work required not only an in-depth understanding of Burtynsky’s art, but also of the specialised terminology of the field, in order to ensure that Italian visitors can fully engage with the artist’s words.
“BURTYNSKY: Extraction/Abstraction” is not merely a photographic exhibition, but a profound and meditative journey that explores the boundary between creation and destruction, between the natural and the artificial. We invite all lovers of contemporary art, photography and environmental issues to visit this unmissable exhibition, which promises to leave a lasting impression on everyone who experiences it.
