Dead Cow Rising — Andreas Billman

0.0% — 16/12/2021

1.5% — 28/12/2021

2.2% — 03/01/2022

2.3% — 04/01/2022

2.7% — 07/01/2022

2.8% — 08/01/2022

3.0% — 09/01/2022

101.7% — 09/01/2023

102.1% — 10/01/2023

103.2% — 13/01/2023

104.0% — 15/01/2023

107.5% — 24/01/2023

107.8% — 25/01/2023

110.2% — 31/01/2023

6.1% — 02/02/2022

110.7% — 01/02/2023

Dead Cow Rising | Vaca Muerta Asciende

Essays by Gerry Badger & Daniel G. Gerold

As annual inflation soars beyond 100%, Argentina's economic paradox is revealed in Andreas Billman's 'Dead Cow Rising.' Through striking landscapes of the oil and gas region of Vaca Muerta (Dead Cow in English), Billman explores the nation’s undeniable yet controversial potential as a major energy exporter.

In contrast to this rising potential, each photo's title reflects the inflation rate since the first image, effectively using inflation rates as page numbers. Witnessing Argentina's story unfold visually, each turn of the page marks a significant rise, starting at 0% and culminating at a staggering 110% one year later.

As an Argentine raised abroad, these photographs serve as a personal record of Billman’s ongoing journey to understand Argentina. Despite resilient communities and resource-rich landscapes, Dead Cow Rising’s visual narrative captures the complexity of Argentina’s path, where economic potential and reality collide.

Published by Artphilein Editions, Dead Cow Rising was launched during Paris Photo 2023.

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Book Details

Published by Artphilein Editions
Edition: First edition, 400 copies
Pages: 112 | Dimensions: 22.5 x 27 cm
Language: English, Spanish
ISBN: 9791280830234

Stockists

The Photographers Gallery, London (UK)
Rapid Eye Darkroom, London (UK)
Hoepli Bookshop, Milan (ITA)
Armani Books, Milan (ITA)
Artphilein Books, Lugano (CH)
‌Fundación Larivière (ARG)