Diego Rivera

Biography

Diego Rivera was a prominent Mexican painter who helped establish the mural movement in Mexican and international art. Between 1922 and 1953, he painted large frescoes in various locations, including Mexico City, San Francisco, and New York City, culminating in his 27-mural series, Detroit Industry Murals, in 1932. A retrospective exhibition of his works was held at the Museum of Modern Art in 1931.