Las Mexicanas

Bilingual English/Spanish edition.

Las Mexicanas is an impressive compilation of photographs from the mid-19th century to the 1960s, capturing the essence and evolution of Mexican women throughout history in front of the camera lens.

Under the expert eye of photographer and editor Pablo Ortiz Monasterio, this set of images forms a captivating portrait that shows the empowerment of Mexican women since the dawn of photographic practice.

A significant part of this fascinating collection comes from a private collection, the result of more than a decade of explorations in the main flea markets of Mexico City, counting on the complicity of connoisseurs and the support of booksellers and merchants.

This particularity gives the volume a unique value, attracting an audience interested not only in photography and collecting, but also in social sciences, feminism and cultural representations.

In addition, the book is enriched with a valuable essay by Brenda Navarro, a writer, sociologist and economist, born in Mexico City in 1982. Her contextual and in-depth perspective further enriches our understanding of the images and the stories they contain.

Las Mexicanas is a work that transcends time and space, celebrating the strength and diversity of Mexican women across generations. It is an essential item for those seeking to appreciate and understand the richness of Mexico's history and culture.