Francisco Toledo
Francisco Toledo Obituary
The life and work of the Zapotec artist Francisco Toledo, who died September 5, were celebrated by an obituary in the Independent last week. According to Harrison Smith, who wrote the article, Toledo was a leading Mexican painter, sculptor, photographer, engraver, and tapestry designer. He also was a passionate defender of Oaxacan indigenous traditions. He […]
Alternative Nobel Prizes Awarded
People from two of the peaceful societies featured in this website have just been awarded the prestigious Right Livelihood prizes, also known as the Alternative Nobel Prizes. The awards will be presented by the King of Sweden in a ceremony in Stockholm on December 9. According to a news report on October 4 from the […]