The Violent Lens: Photo Postcards of the Mexican Revolution
Exhibit November 12-November 29
Opening Reception November 19 • 7:00 -10:00 pm with a lecture by Professor Alejandro Murguía at 8 pm.
Free/Gratis. Everyone is welcome.
Piñata Art Studio • 4268 Mission Street (near Silver Avenue), San Francisco
Sponsored by Piñata Art Studio, Raza-Faculty-Staff Association of San Francisco State University and La Quinta Brigada Cultural
Studio hours: Monday-Friday 11-6, Saturday 10-4pm
Contact: Gilberto Osorio, Curator, Piñata Art Studio • (415) 333-8001 • pinataart@gmail.com
In honor of the one hundredth anniversary of the Mexican Revolution, Piñata Art Studio presents a photo postcard exhibit of rare images from the Mexican Revolution.
During the early part of the 20th century photo postcards were the most popular medium for professional as well as amateur photographers to enter the burgeoning postcard business. In particular during the violence and events surrounding the Mexican Revolution (1910-1920) the photo postcard served many purpose: instant images of the leaders as well as the everyday soldier; views of the battlefields and weapons used; and images of the executed and those about to face the firing squad.
The photo postcards of the Mexican Revolution preserve as well as augment our understanding of those distant events—and often times lead to important historical discoveries, such as who was the photographer (up to now unknown) responsible for the famous image of Emiliano Zapata with his cross-bandoliers, and rifle at his side.
A lecture by Professor Alejandro Murguía of San Francisco State University will complement the exhibit, detail the history of the photo postcards of the Mexican Revolution as well as reveal the photographer of the above mentioned image of Emiliano Zapata.
Mexican delicacies will be served during the opening reception.