Victor Hugo
French novelist, poet, dramatist and politician (1802-1885)
Diego Rivera was a prominent Mexican painter known for his large frescoes that helped establish the mural movement in Mexican and international art. He had a volatile relationship with his third wife, fellow artist Frida Kahlo, and his works are considered historical monuments in Mexico. As of 2018, Rivera holds the record for the highest price at auction for a work by a Latin American artist.
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About the Diego Rivera
Diego Riverawas a prominent Mexican painter. His large frescoes helped establish the mural movement in Mexican and international art.
Between 1922 and 1953, Rivera painted murals in, among other places, Mexico City, Chapingo, and Cuernavaca, Mexico; and San Francisco, Detroit, and New York City, United States. In 1931, a retrospective exhibition of his works was held at the Museum of Modern Art in New York; this was before he completed his 27-mural series known as Detroit Industry Murals.
Rivera had four wives and numerous children, including at least one illegitimate daughter. His first child and only son died at the age of two. His third wife was fellow Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, with whom he had a volatile relationship that continued until her death. His fourth and final wife was his agent.
Due to his importance in the country’s art history, the government of Mexico declared Rivera’s works as monumentos historicos. As of 2018, Rivera holds the record for highest price at auction for a work by a Latin American artist. The 1931 painting The Rivals, part of the record-setting Collection of Peggy Rockefeller and David Rockefeller, sold for US$9.76 million.
Frequently Asked Questions
Diego Rivera was born on December 8, 1886.
Diego Rivera was a prominent Mexican painter who was known for his large frescoes, which helped establish the mural movement in Mexican and international art.
Between 1922 and 1953, Rivera painted murals in Mexico City, Chapingo, Cuernavaca, Mexico, as well as San Francisco, Detroit, and New York City in the United States.
Diego Rivera’s third wife was fellow Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, with whom he had a volatile relationship that continued until her death.
Due to his importance in Mexico’s art history, the government of Mexico declared Diego Rivera’s works as historical monuments.
As of 2018, Diego Rivera holds the record for the highest price at auction for a work by a Latin American artist, with his 1931 painting ,The Rivals, selling for $9.76 million.
4 Quotes by Diego Rivera
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I did not know it then, but Frida had already become the most important fact in my life. And would continue to be, up to the moment she died, 27 years later.
Diego RiveraMexican muralist
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If I ever loved a woman, the more I loved her, the more I wanted to hurt her. Frida was only the most obvious victim of this disgusting trait.
Diego RiveraMexican muralist
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July 13, 1954 was the most tragic day of my life. I had lost my beloved Frida forever. To late now I realized that the most wonderful part of my life had been my love for Frida.
Diego RiveraMexican muralist
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Through her paintings, she breaks all the taboos of the woman’s body and of female sexuality.
Diego RiveraMexican muralist