Touki - Judith Quax

Juchitan is located in the state of Oaxaca, towards south of Mexico. The women of the society - their dress and manner in particular - have become national symbols of strength and pride. This book contains photographs from this society which, give us an insight into the private and public lives of its inhabitants.

Presenting approximately fifty of the ninety-five "Weegee" prints in the Getty's collection, this book surveys the photographer's probing vision of life in New York. Each of which is accompanied by an introduction, a chronology, and commentary, and includes an edited transcript of a colloquium on his life and work.