# Gritty Cityscapes Edward Burtynsky Captures Dark Landscapes By TopDog | Published 2009-10-04 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/distressed-galleries-edward-burtynsky-captures-dark-landscapes References: [dcist](http://dcist.com/2009/10/edward_burtynskys_oil_the_corcoran.php) & [corcoran.org](http://www.corcoran.org/exhibitions/press_burtynsky/) What if some of today's most thought-provoking artistic photography depicted the darker side of the modern industrialized world? That question may be answered at the Corcoran Gallery of Art, where the surreal images of world renowned Canadian photographer Edward Burtynsky are to be showcased. The shocking industrial images in the Edward Burtynsky exhibit are not doctored images, they are real photographs of the effects of man on Earth. **Implications** - Edward Burtynsky is not only an amazing photographer, but also an innovative thinker. He once posed the questions, "how do you photograph something you can't see?" His photos are raw, real and full of emotion. His works are enough to ignite a passion in people that they may not have expected. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Industrial Landscapes:** Exploring the harsh realities of industrialization through photography presents an opportunity for artists to think outside the box and push boundaries. - **Environmental Awareness:** Photography that documents the damage caused by industrialization can serve as a powerful call to action for greater awareness of environmental issues. - **Authentic Imagery:** The use of real, unaltered photographs of industrial landscapes can create a more compelling and impactful narrative than staged or edited images. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fine Art:** Artists specializing in photography can incorporate more socially and environmentally conscious messages into their work, and use their talent to inspire positive change. - **Environmental Advocacy:** Environmental organizations can use the striking imagery of industrial landscapes to raise awareness about the negative effects of man-made activity on the environment. - **Documentary Photography:** Documentary photographers can use their work to shed light on the hidden truths of industrialization, and capture the raw, unfiltered reality that can be lost in traditional media portrayals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multi-Sensory Art Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcadia-earth-toronto-benjamin-von-wong.md) - [Striking Urban Wildlife Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clare-allin.md) - [Laser-Cut Urban Artistry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-cut-city-maps.md) - [Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-allusion.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Public Art Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-anthony-smith.md) - [Industrial Architecture-Themed Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrial-archaeology.md) - [Lightning-Inspired Artful Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bright-light-shining.md) - [Interactive Colorful Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-hockney-bigger-closer.md)