Tina Modotti

by Tina Modotti (Photographer), Margaret Hooks

Genres: Photography, Art

95 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1999

About the author

Tina Modotti (16 August 1896-5 January 1942), a multifaceted artist and activist, left an indelible mark on the worlds of photography, film, and social justice in the early 20th century.

Born in Italy in 1896, Modotti’s journey took her from a budding actress in Hollywood to a pivotal figure in Mexico’s cultural and political scene. Her photographic works, characterized by stark realism and profound social commentary, captured the essence of Mexican life and the struggles of the working class.

Beyond her artistic achievements, Modotti’s commitment to political causes, including her involvement with the Mexican Communist Party, further cemented her legacy as a pioneering artist and advocate for change.

Reviews

[Jill · Rating 4 out of 5]

Her work inspires me.

[Beth Koorey]

Must have given my copy away a few years ago so great to find it again at Repressed Records.
Repressed currently have many well looked after titles from the bookshelf of Lewis Morley and his partner.
Bookplate says so, rather charmfully.
Picked this one up last Saturday and won't give this one away..

[Stephanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Modotti and her life fascinate me even more than her work, which I find inspiring.