Saturday 20 October 2012

The mexican muralists passion - Part 1

Murals inside the Palace of Fine Arts are definitely something you can not miss if you love art and going to Mexico.

Being in front of those huge works of art is very impressive. All these muralists were very committed to their society and their country ... and very passionate about their painting.

Siqueiros said "You can not make revolutionary music with church organs" .... indeed, these painters way of painting, manages to give the desired message, by dint of passion!

Diego Rivera - The man controller of the universe:

Diego Rivera - The man controller of the universe
Diego Rivera - The man controller of the universe - detail
Diego Rivera - The man controller of the universe - detail

Diego Rivera - The man controller of the universe - detail
Diego Rivera - The man controller of the universe - detail
Frida Kahlo posando para el mural de Diego Rivera en el Palacio de Bellas Artes
Not the same mural, but helps us imagine how was to live their lives.
Jose Gonzalez Camarena - Humanity is released from poverty:

Jose Gonzalez Camarena - Humanity is released from poverty
Jose Gonzalez Camarena - Humanity is released from poverty - detail
David Alfaro Siqueiros -New Democracy, triptych:

David Alfaro Siqueiros -New Democracy, triptych
detail

Victim of Fascism
The "big three" from left. to right.: Siqueiros, Orozco and Rivera.
Wanting more? it will be a part 2.

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