Philadelphia Contemporary Presents Edward Burtynsky: MEGARESOURCES

On May 31, Philadelphia Contemporary will present Megaresources, an exhibition of photography by Edward Burtynsky, at Atelier FAS Gallery.

Our dependence on natural resources like coal, steel, and stone prompt a demand for large quantities to be produced on a massive scale. Through the lens of Edward Burtynsky we are able to examine the magnitude of these human-driven operations, and the gradual, yet total, reconfigurations of natural landscapes that result. In the photographs included in this exhibition, minerals and metals are unearthed, accumulated, and distributed, both as solids and liquids. The result is a fascinating window into the timescales and geographies of the raw materials that make up our everyday lives.

The show is preceded by an artist talk at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University on April 3, 2019 at 5:30 PM.

Photographs in the exhibition are provided courtesy of the artist and Hall Art Foundation.

Exhibition Schedule
May 31 - July 14, 2019
Opening Reception: Friday, May 31, 2019, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Exhibition Hours: Thursday to Sunday, 12 - 6pm

Edward Burtynsky is regarded as one of the world's most accomplished contemporary photographers. His remarkable photographic depictions of global industrial landscapes are included in the collections of over sixty major museums around the world, including the National Gallery of Canada, the Museum of Modern Art and the Guggenheim Museum in New York, the Reina Sofia Museum in Madrid, the Tate Modern in London, and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art in California.

Burtynsky's distinctions include the TED Prize, the Governor General's Awards in Visual and Media Arts, The Outreach award at the Rencontres d'Arles, the Roloff Beny Book award, and the Rogers Best Canadian Film Award. He sits on the board of directors for CONTACT: Toronto's International Photography Festival, and The Ryerson Image Centre. In 2006 he was awarded the title of Officer of the Order of Canada. Most recently Burtynsky was named Photo London's 2018 Master of Photography and the Mosaic Institute's 2018 Peace Patron. He currently holds eight honorary doctorate degrees.

Philadelphia Contemporary
Founded in 2016, Philadelphia Contemporary presents visual art, performance art, and spoken word across the city of Philadelphia. A nomadic contemporary art organization with ambitions to establish a freestanding, globally oriented and locally aware non-collecting arts institution, Philadelphia Contemporary has pioneered a vibrant and sustainable model based on partnerships and collaborations. Having commenced pop-up programming in October 2016, Philadelphia Contemporary continues to develop an ambitious roster of projects that will be mounted in the coming years, while planning for a permanent home in a new building.

Atelier Fine Art Services
In business for over 30 years, Atelier Fine Art Services is one of the mostwell respected art services and storage companies in the United States, with branches in Philadelphia, Delaware and the newly-opened Atelier NY. Atelier creates innovative systems across every service provided, including storage, installation, packing and crating, transportation, registration and collections care. Atelier FAS' new gallery space goes beyond industry standards, with the finest systems for lighting, HVAC and fire suppression, to enhance the artwork exhibited and the visitor's experience and interaction with it. The gallery was designed by Jack Larimore with cecil baker + associates.