Edward Burtynsky. Water

The Centro Niemeyer hosts the exhibition Water, by the renowned Canadian photographer Edward Burtynsky, one of the great benchmarks of contemporary photography on an international level. The exhibition, curated by Enrica Viganò, brings together a selection of striking images that explore the complex relationship between human beings and one of the planet’s most essential resources: water.

With his unmistakable style—characterized by large formats, extraordinary chromatic richness, and a gaze that combines aesthetics and critical reflection—Burtynsky traverses the five continents to document landscapes and settings where water is the protagonist of stories of transformation, tension, and fragility. From vast hydraulic infrastructures to industrial operations, passing through deltas, glaciers, and areas affected by drought, the photographer places us before realities at the limit, yet cloaked in a powerful visual charm.

Practical information

• Club price: €4
• General price: €5
• Free access: The last hour of opening (upon collection of a ticket at the reception desk).
• Tickets: Available at the box office and the Centro Niemeyer website.

Visiting hours

• From May 29 to June 9: Every day from 11:00 to 14:00 and from 16:00 to 19:00.
• From June 10 to September 13: Every day from 11:00 to 14:00 and from 16:00 to 20:00.