New York — Tina Modotti and Edward Weston, two of the most influential photographers of the 20th century, shared a personal and artistic partnership during their years together in Mexico from 1923 to 1926. Points of Convergence: Tina Modotti & Edward Weston in Mexico, 1923–1926, a new exhibition at Throckmorton Fine Art from June 26 through September 13, 2025, presents more than 30 photographs by Modotti and nearly 30 by Weston from a collection built over 35 years by Spencer Throckmorton. Also included in the exhibition are four small vintage shots of Modotti and Weston by the painter Carlos Romero Orozco. The exhibition celebrates a seminal period in which Modotti and Weston were at the forefront of defining modern photography. Immersed in the post-revolutionary cultural renaissance, they drew inspiration from Mexico’s landscapes, people, and a vibrant avant-garde community of friends, including artists Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo. Modotti evolved beyond being Weston’s muse to becoming a pioneering photographer in her own right, blending modernist aesthetics with a commitment to social justice, while Weston honed his mastery of bstraction and form.Their collaboration, shaped by passion and shared creativity, left an enduring legacy in photography, elevating it as an art form and documenting the profound human and cultural spirit of their time.

Points of Convergence presents a rare collection of images that capture everyday life, and intimate portraits rendered with exquisite clarity. During their Mexican sojourn, Edward Weston abandoned the soft-focus pictorial style in favor of an uncompromising exploration of form and texture, while Tina Modotti embraced a modernist vision imbued with social and political engagement. Together, their lenses documented a pivotal era in art and history, discovering Mexico as both muse and subject. Highlights include evocative still lifes, dynamic portraits, and sweeping landscapes that reflect the mastery of Weston’s precise compositions and capture Modotti’s subtle interplay between light, shadow, and socio-political commentary.
“Points of Convergence is a tribute to the visionary spirit of Modotti and Weston,” notes Spencer Throckmorton. “Their work encapsulated the energy, optimism, and complex social currents of 1920s Mexico and continues to resonate with contemporary audiences, reminding us of photography’s enduring power to provoke thought and emotion.