Desires and Disguises by Amanda Hopkinson
In marking five hundred years of European presence in Latin America, photographers look at their own countries, each through the life of a specific community there. Sandra Eleta focuses on the Panamanian fishing port of Portobelo, founded as a free republic two centuries ago by runaway slaves. Paz Errazuriz seeks out the ?marginalized? of her native Chile - transvestites, prostitutes, gypsies, the poor - while Maria Cristina Orive explores the mix of indigenous rituals with those of the Catholic Church in the Holy Week processions of Guatemala. The chosen subjects of Sara Facio are the inhabitants of her native Buenos Aires; whereas for Graciela Iturbide they are Mexican street gangs of Los Angeles and Tijuana.
?They provide vivid views of the identities and aspirations of different communities? Guardian ?Again and again these photographs show people empowering themselves.. Despite poverty and oppression these people never seem to be mere victims. Instead we see them dressing up, taking command of the street, dancing, praying and caring for their children? Independent on Sunday ?Beautifully produced, compact and leaves a lasting impression? Artrage
Amanda Hopkinson has edited several books on photography, including Between Ourselves, with Mari Mahr and Adults in Wonderland with Grace Lau, both published by Serpent's Tail. She is Literature Officer for the Arts Council of England. cargo
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| ISBN 13 | 9781852422806 |
| ISBN 10 | 1852422807 |
| Title | Desires and Disguises |
| Author | Amanda Hopkinson |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Profile Books Ltd |
| Year published | 1992-09-15 |
| Number of pages | 64 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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