Considered the greatest Mexican painter of the twentieth century, Diego Rivera had a profound effect on the international art world. Among his many contributions, Rivera is credited with the reintroduction of fresco painting into modern art and architecture.
His radical political views and tempestuous romance with the painter Frida Kahlo were then, and remain today, a source of public intrigue. In a series of visits to America, from 1930 to 1940, Rivera brought his unique vision to public spaces and galleries, enlightening and inspiring artists and laymen alike.
Rivera’s monumental murals can be found in Mexico City, San Francisco, Detroit, and New York. His work celebrated the lives of ordinary workers and indigenous people, weaving history, mythology, and politics into vivid large-scale compositions that continue to resonate with audiences around the world.