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Salinas Pueblo Missions: A Lesson in Resistance

10. May 2013

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By Margaret Randall Salinas Pueblo Missions: A Lesson in Resistance

Margaret Randall explores the architectural remnants of imposed culture.

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We have it all

26. April 2013

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By Margaret Randall We have it all

En Route with Margaret Randall - In spite of ancient hindsight and modern science, we trod a perilous road.

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Art for the people - Mexico and New Mexico, then and now

18. April 2013

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By Margaret Randall Art for the people - Mexico and New Mexico, then and now

There are few countries where public art is more vibrant than in Mexico. In any part of that country it often seems that every ancient ruin, plaza or green space, building, wall, or simple dish of food was made to delight the senses.

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Syncretism for the twenty-first century: Some notes from Mexico

12. April 2013

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By Margaret Randall Syncretism for the twenty-first century: Some notes from Mexico

The word syncretism generally describes a blending of two disparate, often antagonistic, elements. One dominates, but sensitive observation easily unearths the other. The conquered culture remains, often in powerful ways.

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