Tina Modotti
MexicophotographerFemaleb. 18966.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Tina Modotti was an Italian-American photographer and political activist who captured the struggles of the working class in Mexico, and her work is represented in the 'Recuerdo' exhibition at the AGO.
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Tina Modotti is recognized for her photography in the exhibition at the Museo Nacional de Arte.
Renuevan el Museo Nacional de Arte con perspectivas sociales y políticasMexico· 2026-07-24
Tina Modotti was an Italian-born photographer who introduced Frida Kahlo to modern artistic life.
‘Rude, heavy-drinking and a committed communist’: the Frida Kahlo you can’t buy in the gift shop | Frida Kahlo
United Kingdom· 2026-06-25
Tina Modotti is referenced by Piero Pelù as a source of inspiration.
Piero Pelù: «Potevo restare sordo, pago l'errore di un fonico. Da tre anni ho l’acufene, per uscire a cena o stare tra la gente devo mettere i tappi»
Italy· 2025-10-27
Tina Modotti is mentioned as a tragic heroine whose work inspired Erdem Moralioglu's Spring 2020 collection.
In a sea of change, designer Erdem Moralioglu stays the course
Canada· 2025-09-15
Tina Modotti is another notable photographer whose work is included in the archive.
A sólo un clic, el Archivo Fotográfico Manuel ToussaintMexico· 2025-08-07
The Italian-American photographer Tina Modotti arrived in Mexico as a studio assistant to the American photographer Edward Weston.
AGO’s Recuerdo photography exhibit showcases Latin America’s seldom seen gemsCanada· 2025-06-23
