Edward Burtynsky's 'Human/Nature' at Paul Kyle Gallery
Paul Kyle Gallery in Vancouver presents 'Burtynsky: Human/Nature,' a solo exhibition of Canadian photographer Edward Burtynsky running May 30–August 1, 2026. The show features works from the early 1990s to the present, exploring the tension between nature and industrialization. Curated with an introductory essay by assistant director Diamond Zhou, the exhibition includes images from India, Vermont, British Columbia, and Ontario. Gallerist Paul Kyle emphasizes the moral and philosophical weight of Burtynsky's photography, which balances beauty with the repercussions of human development.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Burtynsky: Human/Nature' at Paul Kyle Gallery, Vancouver
- On view May 30–August 1, 2026
- Works date from early 1990s to present
- Diamond Zhou wrote the catalogue essay
- Subjects include stepwell in India, granite quarry in Vermont, railcars in British Columbia, magma in Ontario
- Burtynsky has spent four decades photographing landscapes
- Gallerist Paul Kyle issued a statement on the artist's impact
- The exhibition underscores themes of environmentalism
Entities
Artists
- Edward Burtynsky
Institutions
- Paul Kyle Gallery
- Artnet News
Locations
- Vancouver
- Canada
- India
- Vermont
- USA
- British Columbia
- Ontario
- Sudbury
- Barre