Comments on: Faces of the Mexican Revolution http://blogs.getty.edu/iris/faces-of-the-mexican-revolution/ The online magazine of the Getty Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:32:27 +0000 hourly 1 By: The ultimate analysis of where Princess Leia’s buns came from | Attendly http://blogs.getty.edu/iris/faces-of-the-mexican-revolution/#comment-705191 The ultimate analysis of where Princess Leia’s buns came from | Attendly Fri, 22 Feb 2013 02:39:51 +0000 http://blogs.getty.edu/iris/?p=5465#comment-705191 [...] To begin with, a picture of Pancho Villa for those who don’t remember his iconic moustache and bun-less look: Image credit [...] [...] To begin with, a picture of Pancho Villa for those who don’t remember his iconic moustache and bun-less look: Image credit [...]

]]> By: Castrejon family http://blogs.getty.edu/iris/faces-of-the-mexican-revolution/#comment-463636 Castrejon family Tue, 20 Nov 2012 19:26:43 +0000 http://blogs.getty.edu/iris/?p=5465#comment-463636 My mom's grandmother was Regina Castrejon who in turn was the Adrian Castrejon's aunt. I was floored when I saw the picture of a young Adrian Castrejon. We are having a family get together this Christmas and would love to give my uncles and aunts (including my mom) a picture of him. Is there anyway I can get a copy of that picture that you have of him or any others? Thanks! My mom’s grandmother was Regina Castrejon who in turn was the Adrian Castrejon’s aunt. I was floored when I saw the picture of a young Adrian Castrejon. We are having a family get together this Christmas and would love to give my uncles and aunts (including my mom) a picture of him. Is there anyway I can get a copy of that picture that you have of him or any others? Thanks!

]]> By: RICARDO MARTELL http://blogs.getty.edu/iris/faces-of-the-mexican-revolution/#comment-265293 RICARDO MARTELL Mon, 04 Jun 2012 20:53:54 +0000 http://blogs.getty.edu/iris/?p=5465#comment-265293 To: Diana Scott, My Email is: RIMARTELL@ATT.NET. THANKS! To: Diana Scott, My Email is: RIMARTELL@ATT.NET. THANKS!

]]> By: Diana Scott http://blogs.getty.edu/iris/faces-of-the-mexican-revolution/#comment-252328 Diana Scott Tue, 22 May 2012 19:09:54 +0000 http://blogs.getty.edu/iris/?p=5465#comment-252328 To Ricardo Martell: What a pleasure to see your comments as we are related. My grandfather was Jesus Medina Castillo, brother to those listed in your blog. My mother, Alicia Medina, was born to Jesus and Marcelina Medina in 1920 in the United States when they fled the revolution in Mexico to protect his family. My mother died last year at the age of 91 on June 3, 2011. I truly hope you will see my comments. It will be wonderful to connect with our long lost relatives. Diana Scott To Ricardo Martell: What a pleasure to see your comments as we are related. My grandfather was Jesus Medina Castillo, brother to those listed in your blog. My mother, Alicia Medina, was born to Jesus and Marcelina Medina in 1920 in the United States when they fled the revolution in Mexico to protect his family. My mother died last year at the age of 91 on June 3, 2011. I truly hope you will see my comments. It will be wonderful to connect with our long lost relatives.

Diana Scott

]]> By: RICARDO MARTELL http://blogs.getty.edu/iris/faces-of-the-mexican-revolution/#comment-231072 RICARDO MARTELL Sat, 28 Apr 2012 02:39:35 +0000 http://blogs.getty.edu/iris/?p=5465#comment-231072 WOULD LIKE TO SEE PHOTOS OF VILLA'S GENERALS: JUAN MEDINA CASTILLO, JESUS MEDINA CASTILLO, JUAN MEDINA CASTILLO AND JOSE MARIA MEDINA CASTILLO. ALL BROTHERS AND MY GREAT UNCLES FROM HOSTOTIPAQUILLO, JALISCO MEXICO. THANK YOU! WOULD LIKE TO SEE PHOTOS OF VILLA’S GENERALS: JUAN MEDINA CASTILLO, JESUS MEDINA CASTILLO, JUAN MEDINA CASTILLO AND JOSE MARIA MEDINA CASTILLO. ALL BROTHERS AND MY GREAT UNCLES FROM HOSTOTIPAQUILLO, JALISCO MEXICO. THANK YOU!

]]> By: dennise porfirio http://blogs.getty.edu/iris/faces-of-the-mexican-revolution/#comment-222240 dennise porfirio Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:01:12 +0000 http://blogs.getty.edu/iris/?p=5465#comment-222240 I found this exhibition to be truly informative. It gave us a behind the scene look of what happened during the Mexican revolution. The photos each show a different perspective of what occurred during these years we see the betrayal that was felt by people and the fight that the Mexicans gave to overcome El Porfiriato". The poverty and depression. This exhibition also highlights the common person such as women and children that were also involved but mostly become unnoticed. It definitively gave me a a sense of reconnection to my roots. Thank you GETTY for bringing such a great exhibition to The LA library. Dennise Porfirio Foshay LC I found this exhibition to be truly informative. It gave us a behind the scene look of what happened during the Mexican revolution. The photos each show a different perspective of what occurred during these years we see the betrayal that was felt by people and the fight that the Mexicans gave to overcome El Porfiriato”. The poverty and depression. This exhibition also highlights the common person such as women and children that were also involved but mostly become unnoticed. It definitively gave me a a sense of reconnection to my roots. Thank you GETTY for bringing such a great exhibition to The LA library.

Dennise Porfirio
Foshay LC

]]> By: Ben Canales http://blogs.getty.edu/iris/faces-of-the-mexican-revolution/#comment-187857 Ben Canales Mon, 20 Feb 2012 01:52:18 +0000 http://blogs.getty.edu/iris/?p=5465#comment-187857 Benito Canales was involved with the revolution and rode with the brothers Magón. The brothers were considered anarchist and published a periodical in Los Angeles "La Revolución" which was similar to "Regeneracion" there publications in Saint Louis Missouri. I am looking for information about Benito Canales (my uncle) my grandfather's brother. Benito was very involved in the revolution however he was killed after he was deported at the request of Mexico. Benito is quite famous in Mexico with movies and ballads written about him. Any information will be greatly appreciated. Benito Canales was involved with the revolution and rode with the brothers Magón. The brothers were considered anarchist and published a periodical in Los Angeles “La Revolución” which was similar to “Regeneracion” there publications in Saint Louis Missouri. I am looking for information about Benito Canales (my uncle) my grandfather’s brother.

Benito was very involved in the revolution however he was killed after he was deported at the request of Mexico. Benito is quite famous in Mexico with movies and ballads written about him.
Any information will be greatly appreciated.

]]> By: MARIO MARTÍNEZ SÁNCHEZ http://blogs.getty.edu/iris/faces-of-the-mexican-revolution/#comment-117423 MARIO MARTÍNEZ SÁNCHEZ Thu, 08 Dec 2011 11:12:43 +0000 http://blogs.getty.edu/iris/?p=5465#comment-117423 ESTAS FOTOGRAFÍAS SON MARAVILLOSAS, NOS HABLAN PRECISAMENTE DE ESE PERÍODO EN EL QUE TODOS LOS MEXICANOS SUFRIERON LA SINRAZÓN POLÍTICA, EL AUTORITARISMO Y DESPOTISMO MILITAR, EL HORROR DE LA GUERRA Y EL HAMBRE Y LA DESGRACIA DE SU MOMENTO, QUE AHORA A TODOS NOS A LEGADO UNA GRAN LECCIÓN DE VIDA, QUE PERDURARÁ MIENTRAS EXISTAN LA INJUSTICIA, EL DESPOJO, LA POBREZA Y LAS DESIGUALDADES DE CLASE. GRACIAS POR COMPARTIR ESTAS FOTOGRAFÍAS SON MARAVILLOSAS, NOS HABLAN PRECISAMENTE DE ESE PERÍODO EN EL QUE TODOS LOS MEXICANOS SUFRIERON LA SINRAZÓN POLÍTICA, EL AUTORITARISMO Y DESPOTISMO MILITAR, EL HORROR DE LA GUERRA Y EL HAMBRE Y LA DESGRACIA DE SU MOMENTO, QUE AHORA A TODOS NOS A LEGADO UNA GRAN LECCIÓN DE VIDA, QUE PERDURARÁ MIENTRAS EXISTAN LA INJUSTICIA, EL DESPOJO, LA POBREZA Y LAS DESIGUALDADES DE CLASE. GRACIAS POR COMPARTIR

]]> By: Rachel Rubenstein http://blogs.getty.edu/iris/faces-of-the-mexican-revolution/#comment-66110 Rachel Rubenstein Mon, 03 Oct 2011 19:08:24 +0000 http://blogs.getty.edu/iris/?p=5465#comment-66110 I really enjoy images that use contradicting descriptors to describe their essence. For me, these are beautiful gangster images. I find it interesting that in each photo there is a prop - whether it be a horse, guns, or a motorcycle - that takes the focus from the person, to what the person is capable of. I wonder what these men and women would look like without their armor - however, this in turn would take away from the authenticity of the moment, I presume. I wonder if D.W. Hoffman told Pancho Villa how to pose, or if Pancho Villa told D.W. Hoffman how he wanted to be photographed. I really enjoy images that use contradicting descriptors to describe their essence. For me, these are beautiful gangster images. I find it interesting that in each photo there is a prop – whether it be a horse, guns, or a motorcycle – that takes the focus from the person, to what the person is capable of. I wonder what these men and women would look like without their armor – however, this in turn would take away from the authenticity of the moment, I presume. I wonder if D.W. Hoffman told Pancho Villa how to pose, or if Pancho Villa told D.W. Hoffman how he wanted to be photographed.

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