Comments on New Work by Edward Burtynsky TypePad2007-05-17T20:14:54ZMAO - Modern Art Obsessionhttps://modernartobsession.blogs.com/modern_art_obsession/tag:typepad.com,2003:https://modernartobsession.blogs.com/modern_art_obsession/2007/05/new_work_by_edw/comments/atom.xml/Brett Kosmider commented on 'New Work by Edward Burtynsky 'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451694c69e200d8354b630053ef2007-06-01T05:14:15Z2007-08-23T03:01:02ZBrett Kosmiderhttp://www.brettkosmider.comArt Brute-yes I spied the Burtynsky DVD on Amazon as well, but $81!! The import restriction (??) may explain why...<p>Art Brute-yes I spied the Burtynsky DVD on Amazon as well, but $81!! The import restriction (??) may explain why it is forever sitting in my "saved" que on Netflix. Whats up with that?</p>
<p>BK</p>nicholas forrest commented on 'New Work by Edward Burtynsky 'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451694c69e200d8357efd7f69e22007-05-28T23:33:51Z2007-08-23T00:15:55Znicholas forresthttp://www.artmarketblog.comThere are some copies of manufactured landscape dvd on amazon if anyone is interested!! http://www.artmarketblog.com<p>There are some copies of manufactured landscape dvd on amazon if anyone is interested!!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.artmarketblog.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.artmarketblog.com</a></p>Art Brute commented on 'New Work by Edward Burtynsky 'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451694c69e200d8357c675069e22007-05-23T17:12:28Z2007-08-22T23:32:07ZArt BruteMy main issue with the NY times article is how poltical the tone of it is. Mr. Johnson seems obsessed...<p>My main issue with the NY times article is how poltical the tone of it is. Mr. Johnson seems obsessed with how misleading Burtynsky's pictures are about how destructive human activity has been. Talking about iron oxide he says it "seems less poisonous than the pictures would lead you to believe." Seems? Sounds like he doesn't know how poisonous it might be either. How seriously did he research this before he lambasted it? Very questionable. And was that really Burtynsky's intention? To scare people quite like that? It's open to interpretation. Johnson sounds more interested in defending human progress throughout the article and seems critical of Burtynsky for trying to expose any consequences of it.</p>
<p>So with motive established I get the impression that Johnson won't be giving any kind of fair critique of the work. The formal approach that he critiques Burtynsky for is present in many of Gursky and other photographers work and is also a signature of their style. You could say about almost every one of Gursky's photo's, the subject "not only fills the entire picture but also, you can't help imagining, extends almost infinitely in every direction." Yet for Burtynsky it's a flaw?</p>
<p>One of the things I love about Burtynsky's work is the contrast in that he makes look so awesome and beautiful such destructive human conditions and tendencies. But I do have to admit I sometimes feel Burtynsky's work is often lacking in this kind of indescribable pompous NY "fine art" appeal which may be holding him and his prices back from what Gursky's go for. Which is possibly associated with the Nat. Geographic Photojournalistic feel sometimes. And maybe Burtynsky will fade away into "mediocrity." But I own a shipbreaking photo. And it often gets the most admiration and inspires the most awe from anyone who's seen my collection. And it is one photo that I won't mind keeping, even if it's value doesn't explode like some of the photos I have by other photographers.</p>DC commented on 'New Work by Edward Burtynsky 'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451694c69e200d83546df9f53ef2007-05-23T13:49:56Z2007-08-23T01:36:07ZDChttp://rubberbandlazer.blogspot.com/Art Brute - I wouldn't say this is a "new series" at all. It's a continuation of the quarry work...<p>Art Brute - I wouldn't say this is a "new series" at all. It's a continuation of the quarry work that Ed started in '84 (the "Breaking Ground: Mines"), went back to in greater depth in '91 (the Vermont "Rock of Ages" and has expanded upon a few times since then (Carrara in '93, Makrana in 2000). The series is ongoing, the locations change.</p>
<p>It's disappointing that none of his galleries seem to have this new work on their websites!</p>joneluv commented on 'New Work by Edward Burtynsky 'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451694c69e200d8357c449f69e22007-05-23T13:21:17Z2007-08-23T01:42:16Zjoneluvmissing you ...<p>missing you ...</p>Patrick commented on 'New Work by Edward Burtynsky 'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451694c69e200d8357c1fe569e22007-05-23T04:34:39Z2007-08-23T01:38:48ZPatrickhttp://www.patrickswords.blogspot.comHi Mike...haven't heard from you in a while...hope all is well! I like the new photos...but I've always liked his...<p>Hi Mike...haven't heard from you in a while...hope all is well! I like the new photos...but I've always liked his work.</p>Kenny T commented on 'New Work by Edward Burtynsky 'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451694c69e200d8354669d253ef2007-05-22T19:23:09Z2007-08-22T23:22:36ZKenny TYes, I hear Toby is out there trying to buy, Buy, BUY! Good Luck to him!<p>Yes, I hear Toby is out there trying to buy, Buy, BUY! Good Luck to him!</p>
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</p>Adam commented on 'New Work by Edward Burtynsky 'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451694c69e200d8354663b953ef2007-05-22T18:13:11Z2007-08-23T01:26:46ZAdamBurtynskys review from the NYTimes from his BMA show - one of the harsher reviews I've read in the times....<p>Burtynskys review from the NYTimes from his BMA show - one of the harsher reviews I've read in the times. Although I like some of his pictures, I'm not a huge fan - but this review is particularly critical.</p>
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<p>P.S. Love the blog.</p>Art Brute commented on 'New Work by Edward Burtynsky 'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451694c69e200d835464c3653ef2007-05-22T15:06:46Z2007-08-23T01:30:29ZArt BruteA little dissapointing to see a new series so similar to an old one from Burt' but these do feel...<p>A little dissapointing to see a new series so similar to an old one from Burt' but these do feel a little different. These are a little more personal than abstract maybe? But he is the man, Burtynsky's shipbreaking photos are some of the most beautiful images captured on film in my opinion.</p>Nicholas Forrest commented on 'New Work by Edward Burtynsky 'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451694c69e200d8357a108769e22007-05-19T08:02:05Z2007-08-23T01:00:28ZNicholas Forresthttp://www.artmarketblog.comAs if the art market doesnt have enough hollywood influence already without movie start getting involved. http://www.artmarketblog.com<p>As if the art market doesnt have enough hollywood influence already without movie start getting involved. </p>
<p><a href="http://www.artmarketblog.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.artmarketblog.com</a></p>sal commented on 'New Work by Edward Burtynsky 'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451694c69e200d8357a081169e22007-05-19T04:51:50Z2007-08-22T22:46:15Zsalsomebody needs to do a book or a museum survey on "cloudy day architectural landscapes" and point out the insane...<p>somebody needs to do a book or a museum survey on "cloudy day architectural landscapes" and point out the insane mass of images like this out there. </p>
<p>Burtinsky is one of it's fathers though and he deserves a lot of credit. He's also one of the best with ideas coming from a genuine and unique place. I bet his work would sell for as much as gursky if he showed in cooler galleries. </p>