DIEGO RIVERA

Arrellaga Aldana Yael

Martinez Arevalo Adriana
Medina Serreteño Jimena
Sanchez Vazquez Daniel
He was born on December 8, 1886, in
Guanajuato.

He died on November 24, 1957, in

Mexico City.

Diego Rivera ​ was a Mexican realist

painter, cubist and muralist, famous
for depicting works of high political
and social content in public buildings.
In 1907, he moved to Europe where he
expanded and perfected his painting
techniques and knowledge. First in
Madrid with Eduardo Chicharro and,
later, in France and Italy.

Returning to Mexico, he married the

painter Frida Kahlo, who had been his
model, and persuaded the Mexican
government to grant political asylum
to Trotsky (1936), which earned him
his expulsion from the Party.
 WHERE HE LIVED AND
HIS MURALS
From 1930 to 1934, he lived in the United
States, where he created the murals at
the San Francisco School of Fine Arts, the
Detroit Institute of Fine Arts, and the
Rockefeller Center in New York, later
destroyed for containing a portrait of
Lenin.
 In Mexico, he painted the murals of the Ministry of
Education, the National School of Agriculture of Chapingo
(for many his best accomplished work), the Palace of Cortés
in Cuernavaca, the National Palace and the Palace of Fine
Arts. A beautiful easel production completes his extensive
work.
WHAT DID DIEGO RIVERA DO?
Diego Rivera was a
Diego Rivera was a
promincent Mexican
promincent Mexican artist
artist who was known for
who was known for his his iconic murals and
iconic murals and frescoes. His works were
frescoes. His works were not only celebrated in
not only celebrated in Mexico but also
Mexico but also internationally.
internationally.
 MURALS
Rivera's murals were often large-scale and
incredibly detailed, and they were
commissioned for various public buildings,
including government offices, schools, and
universities. These murals were
instrumental in depicting the rich history
and culture of Mexico. They were a
powerful means of conveying political and
social messages, as they depicted the
struggles and triumphs of the Mexican
people.
 POLITICS AND ART
In addition to his artistic contributions,
Diego Rivera was actively involved in
politics and was a vocal advocate for
workers' rights and socialism.

He was a member of the Mexican

Communist Party, and his beliefs were
reflected in his artwork.
His murals were not only visually striking but also
carried a powerful message about the need for
social justice and equality.
 ARTISTIC COLLABORATIONS
Throughout his career,
Rivera's contributions to
Diego Rivera was involved
His influence on the art art and society were a
in numerous artistic
world and his dedication testament to his passion
collaborations and
to social and political and commitment to
exhibitions, and his works
causes were significant making a positive
were widely praised for
aspects of his life's work. impact on the world.
their creativity and social
commentary.
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