The North American premiere of Genesis, famed international photojournalist Sebastião Salgado’s newest works, opens at the Royal Ontario Museum May 4 as part of the Contact Photography Festival in Toronto. (Above: Bryce Canyon National Park during a snowstorm. Utah)
Genesis is an eight year photographic expedition traveling to 32 locations around the planet, showcasing over two hundred hauntingly beautiful and provocative photographs aspiring to share the raw beauty of the landscapes, seascapes and people that have escaped the destructive reach of modern society. (Above: Nenets of the Siberian Arctic, Russia) -ROM exhibition notes.
The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in northeastern Alaska
Baobab trees. Bay of Moramba. Madagascar
Salgado calls the project his love letter to the planet. There’s also a major (huge) book for the project.
The world premiere of Genesis was in London at the Natural History Museum April 9. In addition to the Royal Ontario Museum show, the Nicholas Metivier Gallery in Toronto is also exhibiting Salgado’s work, through May 25.
Born in Brazil in 1944, Salgado has worked in the medium of photography since 1973, covering major news events and pursuing in-depth documentary projects. He has traveled to over 100 countries, including some of the most remote places on earth. Salgado refers to his style as “inside the circle,” often living with his subjects for weeks.
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- In the Beginnings: Sebastião Salgado’s Genesis (lightbox.time.com)
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alguien me puede compartir el contacto de Sebastian?
Wonderful! What a privilege to see what he has seen and then to be able to capture it so masterfully and share it with the world.
And I love the fact that it’s so powerful in black and white.
Fabulous, it surely is a love letter to the planet! I especially love the Baobab Tree and… I think it’s a whale’s tail?
It is indeed a whale’s tale. Really exceptional, I agree
So very cool. You forget how rich a medium black & white photography is! Thanks for posting these!
True. And b&w always seem to have more depth. Glad you enjoyed.
stunningly beautiful. I especially loved the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge photo.
The arctic images are stunning, I agree. He creates a very different aura than many of the “standard” arctic works I’ve seen. A whole different dimension.
Photojournalism at its finest! Where can I buy his book?
Hi Marianne – Best I can tell you about the book is to click on the link in the post, which goes to Taschen. I don’t know where you live, but that would be a place to start. Incredible work, really. I agree.