Artist Edward Burtynsky Celebrates New York Opening Of "Oil"

by KENDRA SEAY · October 7, 2009

    Hope Iglehart, Edward Burynsky, Michael Flomen[Hope Iglehart, Edward Burynsky, Michael Flomen. All photos by WILL RAGOZZINO for PMc] The Hasted Hunt Kraeutler Gallery celebrated the opening of award-winning artist Edward Burtynsky's new work, Edward Burtynsky: Oil, Tuesday night with New York City art patrons pouring into the gallery's new 24th Street location to view the latest collection. A series of photographs, twelve years in the making, inspired by the political, economic, and social impact of the consumption of oil... Guests including TV personality Maximiliano Palacio, the gallery's co-owner Sarah Hasted, and many more stopped in to view the collection and chat with the artist who was also on hand to sign copies of his book featuring the collection on display. The exhibition will run through November 28th.

    Nadine Faraj, Michael Flomen Nadine Faraj, Michael Flomen

    Ann Shoket, Jeff Davis Edward Burtynsky, Rachel Crumbley Ann Shoket, Jeff Davis, Edward Burtynsky, Rachel Crumbley

    Raul Flores, Sarah Hasted, Maximiliano Palacio Raul Flores, Sarah Hasted, Maximiliano Palacio

    Maximiliano Palacio Maximiliano Palacio

    Fred Hawrysh, Stef Levner, Edward Burtynsky Fred Hawrysh, Stef Levner, Edward Burtynsky