Susan Meiselas

American (Baltimore, Maryland, 1948)

Youths practice throwing contact bombs in forest surrounding Monimbo, from the series Nicaragua

1978
photograph | chromogenic print
Not currently on view in the museum
Youths practice throwing contact bombs in forest surrounding Monimbo...
20 in. x 16 in. (50.8 cm x 40.64 cm)
Acquired 2006
Collection SFMOMA
Purchase through a gift of PhotoWings through Suzie Katz
© Susan Meiselas / Magnum Photos
2006.70
Keywords

men, groups, disguises, masks, young men, arms, faces, Central America, war, revolution, unrest, training, rebels


Please note that artwork locations are subject to change, and not all works are on view at all times. If you are planning a visit to SFMOMA to see a specific work of art, we suggest that you contact us in advance at collections@sfmoma.org to confirm that it will be on view.

Only a portion of SFMOMA's collection is currently online, and the information presented here is subject to revision. Please contact us at collections@sfmoma.org to verify artwork details.

This resource is for educational use and its contents may not be reproduced without permission. Please review our Terms of Use for more information.