{"title":"Andreas Billman","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAndreas is an Argentinian-Swedish photographer based in London, UK.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eBlurring the lines between the conceptual, design and documentary, Billman’s images explore his curiosity with the built environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eAfter studying photography at The London College of Communication, Billman announced his debut solo exhibition \u003cem\u003eDaylight Robbery\u003c\/em\u003e in 2021. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy 2022, his practice was recognised by Magnum Photos, awarding him a scholarship, helping him finalise his debut photo book, \u003cem\u003eDead Cow Rising. \u003c\/em\u003ePublished by Artphilein Editions, it will be launched at Paris Photo 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dead-cow-rising","title":"Dead Cow Rising","description":"\u003cp\u003eFirst edition of Dead Cow Rising by Andreas Billman. First impression. Medium format softback in new condition. Text in English and Spanish. Signed by the artist on the title page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs annual inflation soars beyond 100%, Argentina’s economic paradox is revealed through a unique visual narrative in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDead Cow Rising \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003eby Andreas Billman.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photobook presents the striking yet still landscapes of Argentina, mostly from the region of Vaca Muerta, known as ’Dead Cow’ in English. As one of the world’s largest shale oil and gas reserves, this region symbolizes Argentina’s undeniable yet controversial potential as a major energy exporter and a source of hope for its economic recovery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHowever, this potential is juxtaposed by the reality of Argentina’s rising inflation, which has eroded the value of its currency and the purchasing power of its people. To illustrate this paradox, each photo in the book is titled with the inflation rate based on the date it was taken. The project commences in late December 2021, setting a baseline of 0% inflation. Through two visits, roughly a year apart, the subsequent photographs document the rise of inflation, culminating at 110% a year later.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe result is a striking visual narrative that captures the complexity of Argentina’s path, where economic potential and reality collide. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andreas Billman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56835019997566,"sku":null,"price":38.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/2593\/1985\/files\/dead-cow-rising-8244644.jpg?v=1773753324"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/2593\/1985\/collections\/andreas-billman-8647659.png?v=1773755527","url":"https:\/\/www.setantabooks.com\/collections\/andreas-billman.oembed","provider":"Setanta Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}