Las Mexicanas (Paperback)

Language: English

Published by Editorial RM Mexico, Mexico City, 2023

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Paperback. A pocket-size collective portrayal of Mexican women in found photographs, from the era of the daguerreotype to the 1960s. This pocket-size volume presents an entrancing selection of studio and vernacular photographs of Mexican women from the mid-19th century to the 1960s. Through the careful editing of photographer Pablo Ortiz Monasterio, the sequence of images coalesces into a narrative of women's empowerment. As photographic technology advances in the book-transitioning from daguerreotypes to color film-so too do the rights of the women pictured, who become increasingly mobile, expressive and exposed. Yet, regardless of the era they belong to, all of the women appear intensely alive, emboldened by their position before the camera. Las Mexicanas underscores the intimate and powerful relationship between the photographic medium, women and those who were fortunate to have a camera in their hands. Many of the images in this edition originate from a private collection, accumulated over a decade of visits to the flea markets of Mexico City, with the assistance of connoisseurs and support from booksellers and merchants. This particularity gives the volume a unique value, attracting an audience interested not only in antique photography and collectibles, but also in social sciences, feminism and cultural representations. Contextualizing these captivating images is an essay by author, sociologist and economist Brenda Navarro, author of the award-winning novels Empty Houses and Ash in the Mouth. A work that transcends time and space, Las Mexicanas celebrates the strength and diversity of Mexican women across generations, and serves as an essential item for those seeking to appreciate the richness of Mexico's history and culture. AUTHORS: Pablo Ortiz Monasterio is one of Mexico's best-known contemporary photographers. Ramon Reverte is an editor and cofounder of Editorial RM. Brenda Navarro is a Mexican sociologist with a focus on women's issues. Her novel Empty Houses (Daunt Books, 2021) won the English Pen Translation Award. 137 images Las Mexicanas presents a careful selection of studio and vernacular photographs of Mexican women from the mid-nineteenth century to the 60s.Through the careful edition of Pablo Ortiz Monasterio, the set of images forms a portrait in which the journey of womens empowerment is shown before the camera since the beginnings of photographic practice. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

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Title
Las Mexicanas (Paperback)
Author
Pablo Ortiz Monasterio
Publisher
Editorial RM Mexico, Mexico City
Publication year
2023
Condition
new
Binding
Paperback
Language
English
ISBN 10
8419233366
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9788419233363

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