At this moment, a strong movement against the importation of hunting trophies is taking place in the country.
From June 9 to 27, the Annex “A” of the Honorable Chamber of Deputies of the Nation is hosting the impressive exhibition “Still Life Hunting Trophies”.
It is an exhibition of high visual and ethical content that brings together 33 photographs captured by the award-winning British-German photojournalist Britta Jaschinski. The artist has been internationally recognized for her work in wildlife conservation.
Still Life Hunting Trophies: the exhibition that impacts and invites to raise awareness
The signatures gathered on Change.org.
The inauguration took place in the artistic spaces on the ground floor and mezzanine of the legislative building, and one of the central moments of the event was the symbolic delivery of more than 145,000 signatures gathered on change.org to National Deputy María Soledad Carrizo (Córdoba).
This citizen initiative demands the prompt approval of a law banning the importation of hunting trophies, with the aim of protecting threatened and internationally protected species such as elephants, leopards, lions, cheetahs, rhinoceroses, giraffes, and bears.
The exhibition not only highlights the violence behind each of the exhibited objects but also invites reflection on the power structures, consumption, and representation that sustain the practice of hunting for pleasure.
The “trophies” displayed are remains of animals turned into decorative objects. They expose a logic of domination that transcends borders, cultures, and economic systems.
This action is part of the global campaign led by Humane World for Animals (HWA) – an organization formerly known in Argentina as HS – which works in alliance with local actors to promote biodiversity conservation policies.
Currently, the bill No. 7087-D-2024, presented by Deputy Carrizo, is in parliamentary status and awaits consideration in committees.
The initiative proposes to ban the importation of hunting trophies, aligning the country with international commitments on wildlife protection.
Who is the author of the exhibition
Britta Jaschinski is a British/German photojournalist specializing in wildlife, based in London.
The exhibition arrives at the National Congress.
Renowned for her unique style, she investigates the connection between humans and nature, as well as the impact of this relationship.
She is the co-founder of Photographers Against Wildlife Crime and has been awarded numerous prizes, including the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2024 in the “Photojournalism” category.
Her photographs have been published in media outlets such as Geo, National Geographic,
The Guardian, Spiegel, and many others.
Those interested in supporting the cause can add their signature on the Change.org platform through the link to the site.
