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Mexican Revolution: Sombrero with Hammer and Sickle, Mexico City, 1927 (b / w photo)
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Mexican Revolution: Sombrero with Hammer and Sickle, Mexico City, 1927 (b / w photo)
472731 Mexican Revolution: Sombrero with Hammer and Sickle, Mexico City, 1927 (b/w photo) by Modotti, Tina (1896-1942); eGalerie Bilderwelt; Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 22921468
© Galerie Bilderwelt / Bridgeman Images
Communism Communist Hammer Mexican Mexico Revolutionary Revoution Sickle Socialism Socialist Sombrero Straw Hat Tools Symbolic
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This photograph captures a powerful symbol of the Mexican Revolution: a sombrero adorned with the hammer and sickle. Taken in Mexico City in 1927 by Italian photographer Tina Modotti, this image represents the revolutionary spirit that swept across Mexico during this tumultuous period. The sombrero, a traditional Mexican hat, is transformed into a political statement as it proudly displays the emblem of socialism. The hammer and sickle, iconic symbols of communism, are carefully placed on top of the straw hat, merging tradition with ideology. In capturing this still life composition, Modotti highlights both the historical significance and symbolic power behind these objects. The photograph serves as a reminder of the political climate in Mexico during the 1920s when socialist ideas were gaining traction among workers and peasants. Through her lens, Modotti immortalizes an important moment in Mexican history. This image not only documents an era marked by revolution but also reflects upon broader themes of politics and identity within society. As we gaze at this photograph today, we are transported back to a time when ideologies clashed and societies were reshaped. It stands as a testament to the enduring power of visual art to capture significant moments in history and provoke contemplation about our own place within it.
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