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Mexico

Photography

Surreal shots of sex, death and mysticism in Mexico

Enter the cucaracha — In his latest project, La Cucaracha, photographer Pieter Hugo attempts to unravel the country’s most compelling mysteries.

Written by: Miss Rosen

Art

Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera and the rise of Mexican Modernism

Love revolution — A new exhibition celebrates the art, lives and love affair of the revolutionary artist couple.

Written by: Miss Rosen

Film

Why thousands of mysterious murders still haunt Mexico

Dark Suns — Over the last few years, tens of thousands of Mexicans have gone missing, with many now presumed dead. A new documentary tries to understand why their stories aren’t being told.

Written by: Daniel Dylan Wray

Photography

Mystical portraits of Mexican mask culture

Contemporary traditions — In her new book Mexico Masks Rituals, Phyllis Galembo photographs the captivating art made exclusively for ritual.

Written by: Miss Rosen

Photography

Patti Smith’s mysterious photos of Mexico

‘Souvenirs of wandering’ — The legendary musician and artist reflects on a lifelong love of the country, sharing a selection of shots from her travels in a new exhibition.

Written by: Miss Rosen

Travel

Division and disparity on the streets of Mexico City

The Travel Diary — Photojournalist Frankie Mills documents the inequality in the Mexican capital – a place where just 1 per cent of the population earns 21 per cent of the country’s entire income.

Written by: Frankie Mills

Photography

A strange, lyrical look at street life in Mexico

Between life & death — Photographer Harvey Stein captures the myths, mysteries and rituals that surround the Mexican culture of mourning.

Written by: Miss Rosen

Photography

Candid shots of Mexico City’s real gay underground

On the last car — New York photographer David Graham investigates the urban myths surrounding Mexico’s cruising scene, and uncovers a world of vibrant, unrivalled LGBT nightlife.

Written by: HUCK HQ

Magazine

Capturing the nuances of life on the US-Mexico border

The Backs Of Men — Growing up on the US-Mexico border, Dominic Bracco II knows people who walk a fine line between right and wrong. He’s seen good folks do bad things. To capture that nuance, he put down his camera, picked up a pen and scripted the space in-between.

Written by: Dominic Bracco II

Photography

Shooting love, life and death on the streets of Mexico

Sweet Dreams — Going beyond the stereotypes, Tripod City capture the cities of Mexico, focusing on the everyday experiences of real people.

Written by: Biju Belinky

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