Ravaged Sublime: Landscape Photography in the 21st Century

Ravaged Sublime: Landscape Photography in the 21st Century

Ravaged Sublime: Landscape Photography in the 21st Century showcases the work of contemporary photographers Edward Burtynsky and Richard Mosse. The exhibition highlights the element earth and presents nearly 30 monumental, landscape photographs and reveals the continued interest in sublime landscapes, but with a shift in artist intent and tone. Utilizing similar visual techniques as nineteenth-century landscape photographers, these large-scale photographs demonstrate the tantalizing draw we still have towards landscape imagery while showing human traces and impact via industrial expansion and conflict that ravage these landscapes.

Ravaged Sublime demonstrates a rising trend amongst contemporary photographers who explore and challenge the traditional definition of landscape representation and what constitutes a sublime experience in the 21st century. These photographs, through their large scale, sharp details and striking compositions, demonstrate the tantalizing appeal of landscape imagery, while also inviting visitors to consider their place within this terrain and within the larger global landscape.

Exhibition Related Programs

• Draw from the Collection: Imposed Pattern
  Saturday, October 22, 1-4 p.m.
• Curatorial Conversations: Ravaged Sublime Tour
  Sunday, October 30, noon-1:30 p.m. Note special day and time!
• Super Saturday Family Day: Sublime Terrariums
  Saturday, November 12, 1-3 p.m.
• Various Perspectives: Ravaged Sublime Panel Discussion
  Thursday, November 17, 6:30 p.m.
• Yoga at the Museum: GO W/ THE FLOW
  Sunday, November 20, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
• Ravaged Sublime Tour and Terrarium Workshop
  Saturday, December 3, 1-3 p.m.
• Curatorial Conversations: Ravaged Sublime Tour
  Thursday, December 8, 6-7 p.m.
• Artist Talk with Richard Mosse
  Friday, December 16 6.30pm

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Dayton Art Institute

Ravaged Sublime: Landscape Photography in the 21st Century is taking place at Dayton Art Institute, which is located at 456 Belmonte Park North in Dayton. Dayton Art Institute - Committed to enriching the community by creating meaningful experiences with art that are available to all. Visit us often to enjoy our diverse collections, world class exhibits and more.