THE INFLUENCE OF AN ACTIVE PHOTOGRAPHY: TINA MODOTTI AT JUMEX
The exhibition The Tiger’s Coat explores the many facets of the Italo-Mexican artist—photographer, militant, and enigmatic figure—through a constellation of historical documents and contemporary artworks.
Museo Jumex has announced its fall–winter 2025 programming, which will include The Tiger’s Coat, an exhibition dedicated to the life and legacy of Tina Modotti. Conceived as an expanded reading of her persona, the show will be on view from September 2025 through February 2026.
Curated by Rodrigo Ortiz Monasterio, The Tiger’s Coat examines the multiple dimensions of Modotti (1896–1942): photographer, activist, and cultural icon. Born in Italy and later based in Mexico after a period in the United States, she developed her most acclaimed body of work there, engaging closely with artists and intellectuals of her time. In 1930, amid a wave of anti-communist repression, she was forced into exile and later returned to Mexico under a false identity.
The exhibition moves beyond Modotti’s celebrated photography to build a broader narrative around her influence. It weaves together historical records with both historical and contemporary artworks by artists such as Danh Vo, Edward Weston, Pati Hill, and Rodrigo Hernández to offer new perspectives on her enduring impact.
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Edward Weston. Tina. January 30, 1924. Gelatin silver print, 9 1/16 x 6 7/8" (23 x 17.5 cm). The Museum of Modern Art, New York. Thomas Walther Collection. Grace M. Mayer Fund and The Fellows of Photography Fund, by exchange (MoMA 1904.2001). © 1981 Center for Creative Photography, Arizona Board of Regents
Museo Jumex, the main platform of Fundación Jumex Arte Contemporáneo, opened its doors to the public in November 2013 as an institution devoted to contemporary art. Its mission is not only to serve a broad and diverse audience, but also to act as a space for experimentation and innovation in the arts. Through its exhibitions, publications, research, and public programs, the museum introduces audiences to the concepts and contexts that shape current artistic practice. With critical and educational tools, its learning initiatives help strengthen the museum’s commitment to forging meaningful connections between contemporary art and the public.
The Tiger’s Coat will be on view from September 25, 2025, through February 8, 2026, at Museo Jumex, Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra 303, Colonia Granada, Mexico City (Mexico).
Cover image: Pati Hill. Untitled (Trousers), 1976. From the series Garments. Courtesy of Air de Paris, Romainville | Grand Paris. Photo: © Marc Domage.
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