After settling in Mexico in 1905, German-born Hugo Brehme became known for his photographs of the Mexican land, people, and customs. His images, rendered in a Pictorialist style that sought to emulate the aesthetic of painting, were often produced as postcards and disseminated abroad. Brehme’s vision of Mexico is explored in more than 70 works depicting pre-Columbian sites, Catholic churches, rural landscapes, and urban vistas.

The exhibition is curated by Denise Birkhofer, curator of modern and contemporary art, with assistance from Nicole Alonso ’13.