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San Francisco Chronicle
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
Mexican photographer Graciela Iturbide wins Spain's Princess of Asturias Prize for the Arts
MADRID (AP) — Mexican photographer Graciela Iturbide was awarded Spain's 2025 Princess of Asturias Prize for the Arts for her images that for decades have captured "the social reality not only of Mexico, but also of many places,' prize organizers said Friday. Iturbide became famous internationally for her sparse, cinematic and mostly black-and-white photographs of Indigenous societies in Mexico, with a particular focus on the role of women in them. In 'Our Lady of the Iguanas,' one of Iturbide's best-known images published in 1979, an Indigenous Zapotec woman in southern Mexico carries live iguanas on her head that form the shape of a crown. The award's jury said that Iturbide's photographs have 'a documentary facet' that show 'a hypnotic world that seems to lie on the threshold between reality at its harshest and the grace of spontaneous magic.' Iturbide's work has been displayed in the world's leading art institutions, including the Centre Pompidou in Paris, the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and many more. Her work has been published in numerous books. The photographer, born in Mexico City in 1942, traveled throughout Latin America during her career, but also to India, Madagascar, Hungary, Germany, France the United States and elsewhere. The 50,000-euro ($57,000) Princess of Asturias Award is one of several annual prizes covering areas, including arts, literature, science and sports. The awards ceremony, presided over by Spain's King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, and accompanied by Princess Leonor, takes place each fall in the northern Spanish city of Oviedo.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Mexican photographer Graciela Iturbide wins Spain's Princess of Asturias Prize for the Arts
MADRID (AP) — Mexican photographer Graciela Iturbide was awarded Spain's 2025 Princess of Asturias Prize for the Arts for her images that for decades have captured "the social reality not only of Mexico, but also of many places,' prize organizers said Friday. Iturbide became famous internationally for her sparse, cinematic and mostly black-and-white photographs of Indigenous societies in Mexico, with a particular focus on the role of women in them. In 'Our Lady of the Iguanas,' one of Iturbide's best-known images published in 1979, an Indigenous Zapotec woman in southern Mexico carries live iguanas on her head that form the shape of a crown. The award's jury said that Iturbide's photographs have 'a documentary facet' that show 'a hypnotic world that seems to lie on the threshold between reality at its harshest and the grace of spontaneous magic.' Iturbide's work has been displayed in the world's leading art institutions, including the Centre Pompidou in Paris, the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and many more. Her work has been published in numerous books. The photographer, born in Mexico City in 1942, traveled throughout Latin America during her career, but also to India, Madagascar, Hungary, Germany, France the United States and elsewhere. The 50,000-euro ($57,000) Princess of Asturias Award is one of several annual prizes covering areas, including arts, literature, science and sports. The awards ceremony, presided over by Spain's King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, and accompanied by Princess Leonor, takes place each fall in the northern Spanish city of Oviedo.
Winnipeg Free Press
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Winnipeg Free Press
Mexican photographer Graciela Iturbide wins Spain's Princess of Asturias Prize for the Arts
MADRID (AP) — Mexican photographer Graciela Iturbide was awarded Spain's 2025 Princess of Asturias Prize for the Arts for her images that for decades have captured 'the social reality not only of Mexico, but also of many places,' prize organizers said Friday. Iturbide became famous internationally for her sparse, cinematic and mostly black-and-white photographs of Indigenous societies in Mexico, with a particular focus on the role of women in them. In 'Our Lady of the Iguanas,' one of Iturbide's best-known images published in 1979, an Indigenous Zapotec woman in southern Mexico carries live iguanas on her head that form the shape of a crown. The award's jury said that Iturbide's photographs have 'a documentary facet' that show 'a hypnotic world that seems to lie on the threshold between reality at its harshest and the grace of spontaneous magic.' Iturbide's work has been displayed in the world's leading art institutions, including the Centre Pompidou in Paris, the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and many more. Her work has been published in numerous books. The photographer, born in Mexico City in 1942, traveled throughout Latin America during her career, but also to India, Madagascar, Hungary, Germany, France the United States and elsewhere. The 50,000-euro ($57,000) Princess of Asturias Award is one of several annual prizes covering areas, including arts, literature, science and sports. The awards ceremony, presided over by Spain's King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, and accompanied by Princess Leonor, takes place each fall in the northern Spanish city of Oviedo.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Officials issue critical update on historic crisis facing world capital: 'It literally changed my life'
After coming dangerously close to a full-blown water crisis last year, Mexico City is finally seeing a bit of relief. The Cutzamala reservoir system, which supplies about one-third of the city's water, has rebounded to 56% capacity as of April 1, according to Mexico News Daily. That's a significant jump from just 34.7% this time last year. It's a much-needed boost after a tough stretch marked by prolonged drought, delayed rainfall, and record-breaking heat. But while officials are cautiously optimistic, they're not celebrating just yet. Water levels are still far below historic norms — in 2019, the reservoir was more than 80% full. And the big question remains: How long will this improvement last? So far in 2025, the region has recorded no rainfall. Meanwhile, temperatures are climbing — and with them, water demand. In March alone, usage spiked from 8.64 to 10.95 cubic meters per second, according to Mexico News Daily — a sharp increase in just a few weeks. At the same time, the infrastructure is under serious strain. The Cutzamala system is more than 40 years old, and over 40% of its water is lost to leaks before it ever reaches homes and businesses, according to a study cited by MND. City officials are looking to the future. Mayor Clara Brugada has rolled out a plan to cut Mexico City's dependence on the Cutzamala system by half over the next two years, MND reported. That effort includes expanding water purification plants to serve communities that have long struggled with access, particularly in water-scarce boroughs like Iztapalapa and Xochimilco. Across the country, others are stepping up, too. In the drought-prone mountains of Oaxaca, a group of Indigenous Zapotec women are reclaiming ancestral knowledge to build water resilience from the ground up. With help from the nonprofit Grupedsac, they've installed rainwater catchment tanks, adopted drought-resistant farming techniques, and built composting toilets — all while strengthening their roles as community leaders. "It literally changed my life," said Agustina Ortiz, one of the women leading the effort. The project has not only improved access to clean water but also empowered women with financial and emotional tools to uplift entire villages. Back in Mexico City, the message is clear: progress is possible — but only if today's break in the crisis is used to prepare for tomorrow. Individuals can make a difference, too, as this guide covers some steps anyone can take around their own homes to use less water. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
