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"Lola Alvarez Bravo and the Photography of an Era" is a collection of works by Mexico's leading female photographer, Lola Alvarez Bravo (1907–1993). Known as one of Mexico's pioneering female photographers, she captured a diverse range of subjects, from those living on the margins of society to artists and politicians, with a poetic and penetrating eye. Wife of photographer Manuel Alvarez Bravo, she maintained her own aesthetic, skillfully straddling the boundaries between documentary and fine art, establishing a unique place in the history of 20th-century Mexican photography. This book is an exhibition catalogue that comprehensively introduces her masterpieces, featuring approximately 100 black-and-white works. From serene moments of everyday life to portraits of artists, religious ceremonies, and urban landscapes, her perspective always lies deep within humanity and society. Commentaries by James Oles and Raquel Arauz offer a multifaceted interpretation of the historical and cultural significance of her work.