History of Photography Podcast 7 : Tina Modotti

Tina Modotti (1896 – 1942) was an Italian photographer who was most active in Mexico between 1923 and 1930. Known for her romantic and business relationship with Edward Weston and her friendships with Diego Rivera, Frieda Kahlo and other Mexican artists, Modotti was also a political activist during the Mexican Revolution and beyond.

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Tina Modotti Mexican sombrero with hammer and sickle 1927
Tina Modotti
Mexican sombrero with hammer and sickle
1927