The exhibition "Nuestra cultura es nuestra resistencia" presented a compelling narrative of Guatemala's civil war from 1962 to 1996. It offered visitors a deep dive into the experiences of the Maya and campesino communities, documenting their struggle against repression, their search for refuge, and their journey towards recovery. Through the poignant photography of Jonathan Moller and Derrill Bazzy, the exhibition served as a powerful testament to human rights and memory amidst historical conflict.
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This exhibition, running from March 29 to June 23, 2019, delves into the tragic history of Guatemala between 1962 and 1996. It showcases the work of photographers Jonathan Moller and Derrill Bazzy, focusing on the repression, refuge, and recovery experienced by the Guatemalan people, particularly the Maya and campesino populations during the civil war.
Running from March 29 to June 23, 2019, 'Nuestra cultura es nuestra resistencia: represión, refugio y recuperación en Guatemala' provides a profound look into one of Guatemala's most devastating historical periods, the civil war from 1962 to 1996. The exhibition highlights the tragic conflict, which began as a campaign against Marxist guerrillas but evolved into a war against the Guatemalan populace, especially the Maya and campesino communities. It features poignant photographic work by Jonathan Moller, who documented displaced populations, the Communities of Population in Resistance (CPR), and clandestine burial sites, alongside early photographs by Derrill Bazzy. Jonathan Moller's involvement as an activist and photographer allowed him to live among displaced communities and later document exhumations from clandestine cemeteries. The exhibition aims to offer one of the most comprehensive and moving retrospectives on this period of genocide. Through these powerful images, the National Museum of Anthropology dedicates this exhibition to those fighting for dignity and peace in Guatemala, and to the memory of the tens of thousands who were murdered during the war. It serves as a homage to their struggle and a reminder of the ongoing pursuit for a more peaceful and just Guatemala.
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