In Mexico

In Mexico is a photography book from actress and visual artist Jessica Lange, published by RM in 2010. The collection features black and white photographs taken during Lange's travels throughout Mexico, capturing moments of daily life and cultural tradition. The book represents Lange's second published collection of photography, following her 2008 debut 50 Photographs. Published in multiple countries including Spain, Mexico, the United States, and the United Kingdom, the work was released in both standard and limited editions. The publication prompted an international exhibition tour across North America and Europe starting in 2011. Co-produced by ROSEGALLERY in Santa Monica and Howard Greenberg Gallery in New York City, the book was designed by David Kimura and Gabriela Varela. Through its visual narrative, In Mexico explores themes of cultural identity, human connection, and the intersection between art and documentary photography. The work stands as a testament to Mexico's rich visual landscape and the photographer's ability to capture authentic moments of human experience.

Limited reader reviews exist online for Jessica Lange's photo book "In Mexico". Reviews from Goodreads (4 total) and Amazon (2 total) indicate: What readers liked: - Black and white photography capturing everyday Mexican life - Intimate portraits of people and places - Raw, documentary-style approach - Minimal text letting photos speak for themselves What readers disliked: - Some photos lack context/captions - Book feels more like a personal travel diary than professional photography - Print quality could be better Ratings: Goodreads: 3.75/5 (4 ratings, 0 written reviews) Amazon: 5/5 (2 ratings, 0 written reviews) One reader on a photography forum noted: "The candid street scenes show Lange's eye for composition, though the collection would benefit from more background information about the locations and subjects." Due to the book's limited release and niche appeal as an art photography book, comprehensive reader reviews remain scarce online.

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★ Before becoming a photographer, Jessica Lange was an Academy Award-winning actress, earning Oscars for her roles in "Tootsie" (1982) and "Blue Sky" (1994). ★ The photographs in "In Mexico" were taken using a Leica M6 camera, a model favored by many street photographers for its quiet operation and unobtrusive size. ★ Several images in the book were captured in Oaxaca, a region known for having one of the largest indigenous populations in Mexico and preserving pre-Hispanic traditions. ★ The 16-year span of photography (1992-2008) coincided with significant changes in Mexico, including the implementation of NAFTA and major political reforms. ★ Lange studied photography at the University of Minnesota before her acting career and returned to it seriously in the 1990s, publishing multiple photography books including "50 Photographs" (2008) and "Highway 61" (2019).