Martínez de Hoz (Photo: ILA Agency, 29/4/88) + Boots (Photo: Alejandro Elías) 1995 - 2007

Editor: This work by León Ferrari, titled "Martínez de Hoz (Photo: ILA Agency, 29/4/88) + Boots (Photo: Alejandro Elías)," uses photography to create a diptych. The juxtaposition feels incredibly pointed. How do you interpret this work, considering its historical context? Curator: The pairing is indeed powerful. Ferrari critiques power structures by placing the image of Martínez de Hoz, a key figure in Argentina's dictatorship, beneath a photo of equestrian boots. It suggests the military's oppressive presence and control over society. What does the visual tension between the individual portrait and the anonymous boots convey to you? Editor: It feels like a condemnation, linking the man to the brutal regime he enabled. The boots seem to represent faceless authority, overshadowing the individual. I hadn't fully appreciated the work's political charge until now. Curator: Exactly. Ferrari uses visual language to expose and challenge the politics of imagery, prompting viewers to question the role of power in shaping our perceptions.