Hanson, David T.

David Taverner Hanson (born January 28, 1948) is an American environmental photographer known for his striking images documenting the impact of human activities on the natural world. His large-format and aerial photographs, mixed-media works, and installations have focused on industrial and military sites. His work has been described as beautiful even though it shows the ravages of activities such as mining, toxic waste sites, industrial pollution, and deforestation. He has exhibited his photographs in many major museums such as the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, and his exhibitions have been widely reviewed.