Polo World Cup

Polo World Cup erupts on the frozen Lake St. Moritz in February 1989, where mounted competitors pursue victory atop an ice-bound arena 1,800 meters above sea level. This was only the fifth edition of snow polo ever played – a revolutionary sport invented on this very lake just four years earlier by Swiss visionary Reto Gaudenzi. Slim Aarons positioned himself to capture this groundbreaking competition as international players guided their horses over packed snow, mallets arcing through Alpine air while the Engadin peaks witnessed athletic evolution. The photograph preserves a scene where tradition met audacity, as the ancient game of kings discovered its latest expression on a Swiss glacial surface.

This print delivers championship elevation energy directly into your living space, where guests will sense the charge of galloping hooves on ice and the thrill of witnessing equestrian heritage in the making. Your mornings gain momentum from the dynamic power of this scene, while evenings reflect the satisfaction of owning a moment when brave riders transformed what polo could become. Polo World Cup positions you among those who recognize innovative excellence, who understand that the most compelling photographs preserve not just events but the birth of new traditions. The print becomes your connection to an era when determination meant taking centuries-old sports to impossible new venues.

Slim Aarons recorded more than a tournament – he preserved the audacious character that would spread from Switzerland to mountain resorts worldwide. His camera recognized the significance of documenting these early adopters who proved that polo belonged wherever passion and ambition converged. This archival giclée print serves as both equine legacy and interior statement, particularly powerful in a study where drive needs inspiration or a dining room where stories of bravery enhance every gathering.

Available in photo lustre or matte finish, professionally framed in black, white, or natural wood to complement your décor. Secure this rare record of sporting revolution – own the instant when polo conquered ice and established the newest frontier of luxury forever.