Peruvian Paso Horses, taken by photographer Ana Maria Garcia Montero
The Peruvian photography exhibition “Andares: Peruvian Paso Horse”, under the patronage of the embassy of Peru in Qatar and its ambassador, Julio Florian, is set to open at the Qatar Photographic Society Exhibition Hall (Building 18) in Katara, the Cultural Village, from May 1 to 19.
Under the title “Andares” (Gait), Ana Maria Garcia Montero provides spectators with a glimpse of the famous.
By capturing these iconic creatures in their natural state, attendees will be able to experience Garcia Montero’s artistic sensibility and comprehension of the photographic lens.
Her vivid display of these regal horses takes viewers on a journey far away from their ceremonial show arenas and ventures deep into the quietness of their farms.
Originating from Peru, the horse descended from Spanish, Arab, Berber, and Andalusian horses over 400 years ago.
In addition to its imperial bloodline, the horse is famous for its gait and temperament, nobility and pride, beauty and showy excellence, due to over four centuries of patient and dedicated breeding.
IBQ managing director George Nasra, commenting on the bank’s sponsorship of the event, said: “At IBQ we are pleased to take part in this high profile photo art exhibition. It is indeed a privilege to be associated with Katara, the embassy of the Republic of Peru, the Qatar Photographic Society and the Peruvian Paso Horse Association.
“This event will showcase the Peruvian artist, Ana Maria’s dazzling artistic talent that features Peru’s national emblem, the Paso horse.
“IBQ’s sponsorship of the exhibition denotes our commitment to support events from all disciplines which we believe enhance our community to spread cultural and social awareness.”