November 5, 2026
SAN MARCOS, TX -
The Wittliff Collections announced a new exhibition of legendary Mexican photography at Texas State University’s new Querétaro campus. The exhibit titled, “Selections from The Southwestern and Mexican Photography Collection,” includes images from some of Mexico’s most celebrated photographers and illustrates the depth and quality of The Wittliff Collections’ preeminent photography holdings. Artists included in the exhibition are Manuel Álvarez Bravo, Hugo Brehme, Marco Antonio Cruz, Graciela Iturbide, Luis Márquez, Rodrigo Moya, Marcela Taboada, Ángeles Torrejón, Antonio Turok, and Mariana Yampolsky. Powerful images from these renowned artists are sure to inspire visitors and students for years to come.
VIPs and officers from The Wittliff Collections’ own advisory council were on hand for the official opening of the exhibition. Attendees included Texas State University Provost, Pranesh Aswath, family benefactor, Reid Wittliff, Texas Poet Laureate, Carmen Tafolla, Sam Pfiester, Judson Kauffman, Thomas I. Queen, Hector Saldaña and Wittliff Executive Director, Marise McDermott.
“The Wittliff Collection Advisory Council was proud to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Wittliff’s photography exhibition, a gift to the Querètaro campus of Texas State University,” said McDermott. “The Vice President of the campus Alexandra Strong provided a moving presentation on the importance of the 10 dramatic images by esteemed Mexican photographers, for their ability to capture history, culture and experiences that connect us. The photographs reveal Mexico over time, through expressions of relationships, landscapes, and dramatic scenes. Texas State University Provost Pranesh Aswath acknowledged the importance of the cultural exchange between Queretaro and San Marcos campuses, noting the shared commitment to expanded development.”
The Wittliff would like to acknowledge the leadership of council member James Taylor and his team at Vianovo International Strategic Consultancy for organizing this trip.
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About The Wittliff Collections
The Wittliff Collections are dedicated to collecting, preserving, and sharing the cultural legacy of the Southwest’s literary, photographic and musical arts, and to fostering the region’s “Spirit of Place” in the wider world. The Wittliff hosts readings, artist talks, lectures, and other events; presents major exhibitions year-round from its holdings; and makes its collections available to statewide, national, and international researchers. The Wittliff Collections is located on the 7th floor of the Alkek Library at Texas State University.
Visitors, tours, and classes are welcome. Admission is free.
Online: http://www.thewittliffcollections.txstate.edu/
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