Collection context
Summary
- Creators:
- Gandert, Miguel.
- Abstract:
- The collection contains 229 photographs documenting His work deals with Hispanic rituals, family life, and gang life. In addition to the photographic prints there are related books, magazines, reviews, and clippings.
- Extent:
- 7 linear ft. (229 photographs and .75 feet printed material)
- Language:
- English.
Background
- Scope and content:
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In addition to the photographic prints there are related books, magazines, reviews, and clippings.
- Biographical / historical:
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Miguel Gandert has been making powerful images of various aspects of contemporary Hispanic culture in New Mexico for over 20 years. His work deals with Hispanic rituals, family life, and gang life in a manner that is denied to most other photographers. His work qualifies as both art and documentary. He is currently teaching at the University of New Mexico.
- Acquisition information:
- Purchased, 1998.
Access and use
- Location of this collection:
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Department of Special Collections, Green Library557 Escondido MallStanford, CA 94305-6004, US
- Contact:
- (650) 725-1022