Welcome to Hoofbeats and Heartbeats – an online exhibition and visual journey into the transformative era when the ranching industry reshaped Argentine culture between 1850 and 1920. This collection of five seminal works offers a nuanced glimpse into the many layers of change – economic, social, and cultural – that swept across Argentina during this dynamic period.
Together, these pieces reveal more than just artistic excellence; they document a pivotal chapter in Argentine history. The ranching boom in Argentina not only revolutionised the nation’s economic landscape but also redefined its cultural identity, influencing everything from social structures to modes of artistic expression. While traditional exhibitions often emphasise celebratory aspects of this expansion, this selection challenges its audience to engage with its more complex realities, including the hardships and contradictions that often accompanied progress.
By exploring these works, you are invited to reexamine familiar narratives and consider the multifaceted impact of the ranching industry on Argentine society. Enjoy this exploration into a transformative era – a time when art and industry converged to forge a new national identity.
Love it! May the Pampas rule forever!