A striking exhibition that has been making an impact across the UK arrives in Cardiff on Friday, July 1 and will run until Friday 29 July.
Tarnished Earth is a unique street gallery that features striking images of Canada’s magnificent Boreal Forest. Photographs show the contrasts between the damaged caused to the forest by oil extraction, with the area’s pristine wilderness and the traditional way of life of the indigenous First Nation Cree.
The exhibition which features large boards showcasing the photographs will be on display at the newly regenerated High Street throughout July.
The exhibition is one of the events featured in this year’s Cardiff Festival. The festival will run from June 30 until September 3, and will feature a diverse range of events including the Admiral Cardiff Big Weekend, Cardiff International Food and Drink Festival and the Cardiff Mardi Gras.
Before arriving in Cardiff the exhibition has toured the UK, including London, Birmingham and Leeds. The images where also displayed outside the EU parliament in Brussels.
Executive Member for Sport, Culture and Leisure, Cllr Nigel Howells, said: “Tarnished Earth is the first street gallery to feature at the newly pedestranised High Street, and I am pleased that the area is able to host this important exhibition.
“The powerful images are incredibly eye catching and will make people think about how our actions affect the earth in which we live.”
Further information on the Cardiff Festival can be found at www.cardiff-festival.com
For more information on Tarnished Earth visit www.tarnishedearth.co.uk/
