In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we will be showcasing prominent Hispanic artists in history.
Diego Rivera dedicated his art to reflect the lives of the working classes and native peoples of Mexico. He was born in 1886, was married fellow artist Frida Kahlo. Throughout his life (until his death in 1957) he worked in a political medium, creating several murals about the Country’s people and its history on the walls of public buildings. His interest in making murals was spawned by a trip to Italy, having seen the frescos there. He and Frida were proponents of Carl Marx. He received support from the Mexican Government to create these murals.
If you’re near Westbury, NY, check out our Hispanic Heritage event on September 24.
