La Amazonía Peruana y el Caucho: Images of an Era in the Rubber Boom Exhibition

This exhibition explores the historical period of the rubber boom in the Peruvian Amazon, from the mid-19th century to the early 20th century. Through thirty photographs, it documents the landscapes, cultural exchanges, and social and economic impacts of rubber exploitation, including the exploitation of indigenous populations.

The exhibition "La Amazonía peruana y el caucho: Imágenes de una época" delves into a significant chapter of Peruvian history: the rubber boom that shaped the region from the mid-19th century until the first three decades of the 20th century. The Peruvian Amazon, defined by the mighty Amazon River, has long been a subject of fascination and economic enterprise. The exploitation of rubber, once termed 'white gold,' profoundly influenced the socio-economic configuration of this vast territory and regrettably led to the exploitation of indigenous populations like the Bora, Huitoto, and Ocaina. The exhibition features thirty photographs, many captured in 1912 by Portuguese photographer Silvino Santos, who accompanied a commission of consuls to the rubber regions. These images offer a potent glimpse into the lives of the people, the dramatic landscapes, and the clash of cultures between foreigners, Peruvians from other regions, and the original inhabitants of the Amazon. The exhibition also touches upon the historical context of the rubber industry, referencing literary works that captured the era's spirit and controversies surrounding the industry's practices, such as those involving Julio César Arana and the "Las cuestiones del Putumayo" publication.

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