On the page From the register to History, we publish the birth certificate of Tina Modotti (1896-1942). Internationally renowned photographer, one of the first and very few women to be appreciated for her art and skills in reportage. A free and independent woman, who lived a nomadic existence, full of anecdotes and intrigue – many still to be revealed -, known and admired for her steadfast defence of the political ideals and social values she believed in. His photographs are held in the world’s most important institutes and museums.
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