In his 2008 TED talk, Edward Burtynsky, recipient of the 2005 TED Prize, presented his "Manufactured Landscapes." He wished his stunning photographs, which document humanity's impact on the world,

In his 2008 TED talk, Edward Burtynsky, recipient of the 2005 TED Prize, presented his "Manufactured Landscapes." He wished his stunning photographs, which document humanity's impact on the world, would inspire millions to join a global conversation on sustainability.

Burtynsky's riveting slideshow vividly illustrates how industrial development alters Earth's natural landscape. Featuring scenes from mountains of tires to rivers of bright orange mining waste, his images are both beautiful and horrifying, prompting reflection on our environmental footprint.

Edward Burtynsky and Marta Braun engaged in a conversation titled "NATURAL ORDER" on September 15, 2020.

Held at the Nicholas Metivier Gallery in Toronto, ON, they discussed Burtynsky's

Edward Burtynsky and Marta Braun engaged in a conversation titled "NATURAL ORDER" on September 15, 2020.

Held at the Nicholas Metivier Gallery in Toronto, ON, they discussed Burtynsky's latest work, "Natural Order," and his art historical inspirations. Braun is a program director at Ryerson University School of Image Arts.

Yann Arthus-Bertrand was appointed by the United Nations to produce the official film for the International Year of Forests. This commission followed the significant success of his previous work,

Yann Arthus-Bertrand was appointed by the United Nations to produce the official film for the International Year of Forests. This commission followed the significant success of his previous work, "Home," which garnered 400 million viewers.

In February 2011, Arthus-Bertrand began creating a concise 7-minute film on forests. It features aerial images compiled from both "Home" and his "Vu du Ciel" television programs.