Exhibit or Human?

Analysis on the Life of the Aztec Children

Abstract

Through researching the lives of the Aztec Children, the exploitation of performers becomes
evident. These “children” were adults with a congenital disorder who were purchased and commodified since childhood. Due to the manipulation
by their various owners, not even the true history
of these two are known. This article delves into
the history of these two, the issues surrounding
their exhibition, and works at the time shedding
further light on their time touring the world.