Polish up your listening comprehension with this fascinating Spanish Podcast!
Lola Álvarez Bravo was the first Mexican female photographer. She learned the art and trade of photography from her renowned husband Manuel Álvarez Bravo, but soon she started to develop her own style.
In an art world dominated by male artists, Lola made a name for herself by capturing the everyday life of post-revolution Mexico in black and white. Rural schools, street markets, children playing and workers hard-at-work rebuilding the country were some of her favorite topics in an ever-changing society.
Click play to hear about the remarkable woman who captured the essence of daily Mexican life:
