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Focusing on the life of painter Pepe Zúñiga, this biography explores the cultural landscape of Mexico City during the 1960s youth rebellion. Vaughan counters narratives of state repression by illustrating a vibrant society characterized by prosperity and a dynamic youth movement. Through an analysis of various influences—mass media, education, and personal relationships—she examines Zúñiga's development and offers fresh insights into the events leading to the 1968 protests, highlighting the complexities of identity formation in a transformative era.
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Portrait of a Young Painter, Mary Kay Vaughan
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- 2014
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- Title
- Portrait of a Young Painter
- Subtitle
- Pepe Zuniga and Mexico City's Rebel Generation
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Mary Kay Vaughan
- Publisher
- Duke University Press
- Publisher
- 2014
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 312
- ISBN13
- 9780822357810
- Category
- Maps and Travel, World history
- Description
- Focusing on the life of painter Pepe Zúñiga, this biography explores the cultural landscape of Mexico City during the 1960s youth rebellion. Vaughan counters narratives of state repression by illustrating a vibrant society characterized by prosperity and a dynamic youth movement. Through an analysis of various influences—mass media, education, and personal relationships—she examines Zúñiga's development and offers fresh insights into the events leading to the 1968 protests, highlighting the complexities of identity formation in a transformative era.