Tomás Montero Torres

Tomás Montero Torres (1913-1969) was a prominent Mexican photojournalist whose work captured significant political and cultural moments in 20th-century Mexico. His extensive archive of over 90,000 negatives, which remained largely forgotten until rediscovered by his granddaughters in 2009, includes portraits of notable figures and documentation of various societal themes. Montero's contributions to journalism included being a pioneer in photography education, and his passion for the craft extended beyond mere documentation to capturing the essence of his era.