Mexico’s landscapes, history, and culture have inspired photographers since the advent of the medium. Álvarez Bravo started his career in Mexico City in the 1920s and became one of the leading modernist photographers and teachers. He influenced several generations of Mexican photographers, including Carrillo, Iturbide, and Garduño, as well as American photographers who worked in Mexico, like Strand and Yampolsky. Mexico has a complex cultural history and has undergone social, political, and ideological transformations during the modern era. The work of these diverse photographers deeply reflects this rich history.