Vanishing Wild

MSP Terminal 1, Airport Mall South Gallery
April 2023 - April 2024

This exhibition is a tribute to one of the most iconic and majestic creatures of the American West - the mustang horse. Minneapolis-based photographer Tori Gagne captured these images over a span of 9 years (2012-2021) in various locations in the western United States, including Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, North Dakota, Montana, Wyoming, and Utah.

The photographs capture the beauty and strength of these wild horses, both in their natural habitat on public lands and in wild horse sanctuaries. Mustangs played a crucial role in the exploration, travel, and building of the American West, making them an integral part of the region's history and heritage.

The exhibition not only celebrates the mustang's importance to the American West but also highlights the environmental pressures that threaten their survival. Mustangs live in family groups and have distinct social structures in the wild, and these photos depict specific behaviors they use to keep their social structures intact.

'Vanishing Wild' is a visual ode to these incredible creatures and a reminder of the need to protect and preserve them for generations to come.

For more information about the artist, and to learn where and how to see wild horses, visit www.ToriGagnePhotography.com