A sweeping tribute to the horse’s timeless allure, this collection reveals how artists across centuries—from ancient sculpture to contemporary photography to painting—have drawn inspiration from its grace, strength, and mystery, shaping the course of art and culture.

In a refreshingly original book, author and curator Tiggy Maconochie connects humanity with the horse through a contemporary visual lens, featuring artists not typically known for horse-inspired work. Combining performance art, poetry, video stills, three-dimensional pieces, as well as painting and photography, she tells the stories behind each work, linking them across nine themes. The book includes works by a diverse range of artists, including Marina Abramović, Maurizio Cattelan, Richard Prince, Martin Parr, Man Ray, Lucien Freud, David Smith, Nan Goldin, Ugo Rondinone, and Georgia O’Keeffe. The foreword is a standalone piece by Tracey Emin, who has also contributed visually through film stills.

About The Author

Tiggy Maconochie is a renowned photography creative and artist. Within her expansive career, she founded the distinguished photographic agency Maconochie Photography, alongside her varied roles as curator, producer, co-editor, and author. Tracey Emin, CBE, was nominated for the Turner Prize in 1999 and chosen to represent Britain at the fifty-second Venice Biennale in 2007. Emin is also a member of the Royal Academy of Arts.