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Collections, Catalogs & Exhibitions - Anthropocene: Burtynsky, Baichwal, de Pencier

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Book Synopsis: Winner, Canadian Museum Association Award for Research in ArtA controversial idea currently under vigorous and passionate international debate that would recognize the “human signature” on the planet.Anthropocene is the latest book by Edward Burtynsky, Jennifer Baichwal, and Nicholas de Pencier to chronicle the massive and irreversible impact of humans on the Earth — on a geological scale. In photographs that are both stunning and disconcerting, Burtynsky, Baichwal, and de Pencier document species extinction (the burning of elephant tusks to disrupt the illegal trade of ivory), technofossils (swathes of discarded plastic forming geological layers), and terraforming (mines and industrial agriculture). The book also features a range of essays by artists, curators, and scientists, some part of an international group of scientists who have proposed that the Earth is now entering a new era of geological time where human activity is the driving force behind environmental and geological change — i.e. the Anthropocene. Thus the book brings contemporary art into conversation with environmental science and anthropology on a topic that urgently affects all of us. Anthropocene was published to coincide with a major international exhibition that opened simultaneously in September 2018 at the Art Gallery of Ontario and the National Gallery of Canada and the release of a film on the same topic by Baichwal and de Pencier.

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Experience the power and impact of Anthropocene, the groundbreaking book by acclaimed artists Edward Burtynsky, Jennifer Baichwal, and Nicholas de Pencier. Winner of the Canadian Museum Association Award for Research in Art, this book captures the enormous influence humans have had on our planet. Prepare to be amazed as you delve into the pages filled with stunning and thought-provoking photographs.

Discover a world where the "human signature" on Earth is recognized and debated internationally. In vivid detail, Burtynsky, Baichwal, and de Pencier document the extinction of species, the existence of technofossils, and the transformation of landscapes through mining and industrial agriculture. Feel the urgency of our current environmental and geological challenges as you explore this captivating book.

What sets Anthropocene apart is its unique combination of contemporary art, environmental science, and anthropology. This multifaceted approach brings together renowned artists, curators, and scientists who propose that we are entering a new era of geological time, the Anthropocene, where human activity is the key driving force behind change. This book sparks a dialogue that affects us all, inviting you to become part of the conversation.

Anthropocene was released alongside a major international exhibition at the Art Gallery of Ontario and the National Gallery of Canada. It is a visual masterpiece that compels us to reflect on our impact on the planet. To immerse yourself in this transformative experience, order your copy of Anthropocene today.

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