Roaming Mexico is a captivating book of photographs by Laura Wilson that explore the people of the towns of Mexico's border regions, published to accompany a major exhibition at the Meadows Museum.
Capturing the unique culture, grit, joy, and humanity of the towns of Mexico and the Texas border, this stunning book of photographs by Laura Wilson opens our eyes to a rarely seen part of the world. Intimate portrayals of village life, popular festivals, quinceaneras, cowboys, firebreathers, and captivating portraits illuminate a vibrant yet tenuous existence.
The fascinating texts includes a conversation with the photographer that reveals her personal insights and experiences in the region. Featuring work drawn from 30 years of exploration in the area by the accomplished photographer, this fascinating volume is a valuable contribution to our understanding and awareness of an underappreciated way of life.
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Approx. 100 illustrations
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Höhe: 305 mm
Breite: 228 mm
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978-1-78551-603-0 (9781785516030)
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Laura Wilson is an American photographer known for her portraits of writers, actors, and artists, as well as her depictions of her native Texas and the American West. Her photographs have appeared in the New York Times Magazine, Vanity Fair, the New Yorker, and countless other periodicals, and have been the subject of six books. Amanda Dotseth is the Linda P. and William A. Custard Director of the Meadows Museum and Centennial Chair in the Meadows School of Arts, SMU, in Dallas, Texas.
