About

Hoorn was the original name given to the cape that marks the northern boundary of the Drake Passage in the south seas – known today as Cape Horn. In 1616, it was discovered by two Dutch seafarers, Le Maire and Schouten, who were looking for a new route that could link Europe with the Spice Islands.

Hoorn is a celebration of the flâneur spirit of all travelers in the world. It is the tangible expression of memorable memories, exotic places, transcendent moments and emblematic personalities. Hoorn appeals to the mystic of the walker with a constant evocation of the memories that bring to the present day a complicit and silent smile, where art and life merge, inseparable, through details, nuances, contrasts and subtle traces of past adventures.

For my part, I travel not to go anywhere, but to go. I travel for travel’s sake. The great affair is to move…

Robert Louis Stevenson

OUR BEGINNINGS

Hoorn was born from Editorial Südpol, the only Argentine publishing house specializing in travel literature. All our images are unique and have been specially commissioned to artists and illustrators, in order to keep our own creative essence alive. Our catalog is inspired by the golden age of travel and the transatlantic ships, in the vestiges of the last dandies and in those explorers who were still looking to spot remote territories. Hoorn Vintage was founded following this spirit, and it´s an art house where we produce, in a careful way, memorabilia and unique objects that evoke other times.

To learn more about Editorial Südpol visit: WWW.SUDPOL.COM

WHAT DO WE DO?

We design and produce a careful selection of objects that essentially evoke memories and happy moments. We appeal to nostalgia just to reaffirm that the best is yet to come.

The images that make up the Hoorn Vintage collection are commissioned specially, and all reproductions are made from original works, protected by copyright. We work with artists and illustrators from different parts of the world. All items in our catalog are proudly produced in Argentina.

COLLECTIONS

ARGENTINA HIGHLIGHTS

Series Argentina’s Highlights illustrates some of the most impressive landscapes and natural attractions of this vast country. From iconic peaks in the Andes and impressive glaciers to one of the new 7 Wonders of the Natural World – Iguazu Falls, these prints represent the places that attract millions of visitors every year.

Artist: UK illustrator Dave Thompson brought our vision to life with a style that reflects the classic era of poster design. By building off photographic references he is able to digitally recreate a scene, focusing on strong lines and shadows to create his signature look.

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BUENOS AIRES

Series Buenos Aires depicts the quintessential neighbourhoods and cultural hubs of Argentina’s beloved capital. From San Telmo’s market day and vibrant La Boca to the sailors of Río de la Plata, these prints have something for porteños and travellers alike.

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POPULAR ICONS

Series Argentina’s Icons will feature our favourite characters – from musicians to politicians. Beloved by their countrymen, their achievements have reached international audiences.

Artist: Francisco Inchausti

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PATAGONIA, TIERRA DEL FUEGO and ANTARCTICA

Inspired by the landscapes that lie in the remote latitudes of the far south, this is the first series of Hoorn Vintage. With six different motifs – from the Beagle Channel in Ushuaia to Antarctica’s Paradise Harbour – we hope to visually capture the magic that lies at the end of the world.

Artist: Born in the outskirts of Paris, Marine Israel was involved in different art projects from an early age. She made Tierra del Fuego her home in 2012 and works as a guide in the region. In this series, she combined the vintage style of the 1930s posters of Mont Blanc, Chamonix with some modern influences. Each design was originally hand painted on canvas.

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