The word Ayacucho comes from Quechua AYA (dead, corpse) and CUCHO (corner), meaning “the corner of the dead”. The last two decades of the 20th century were one of the most tragic moments for the city of Ayacucho and the history of Peru. The armed conflict initiated by the Communist Party of Peru Sendero Luminoso and the response of the State resulted in tens of thousands of deaths and disappearances in the towns of Uchu, Accomarca, Lucanmarca and Cayara.
Women in these communities were victims of indiscriminate killings and subjected to a regime of terror and obedience. The girls and young women were recruited at a young age to be part of the subversive groups, forcing them to perform various jobs. In addition, they were forced into unwanted marriages, used as security guards, and were victims of sexual abuse. Today, the surviving women, widows and orphans continue in search of justice and truth. This essay brings together commemorative events held in Ayacucho, Peru in order to create a collective memory.
Artist Bios
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Angela Ponce
Angela Ponce is a documentary photographer and photojournalist who grapples with social issues in the Latin American context with a particular focus on the narratives of Peruvian Indigenous communities, climate change, extractivism, and armed conflict. She frequently contributes to The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Reuters. Her photographs have also been published in Los Angeles Times, Bloomberg, BBC, Die Zeit, The Guardian, NPR, and El País.
Organizations
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United Photo Industries (UPI)
United Photo Industries (UPI) is a New York based nonprofit organization that works to promote a wider understanding of, and increased access to, the art of photography.
Since its founding in 2011, UPI has rapidly solidified its position in the public art landscape by continuing to showcase thought-provoking, challenging, and exceptional photography from across the globe. In its first seven years, UPI has presented the work of more than 2,500 visual artists in gallery exhibitions and public art installations worldwide.
AYACUCHO
Featuring: Angela Ponce
Curated by: James Estrin David Gonzalez
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