The muralist movement He was born and developed in Mexico, that is our great contribution to art – among others – since he not only remained in our territory, but crossed borders and inspired dozens of artists, even becoming the precursor of Street art.
Three great representatives emerged from him: Diego RiveraDavid Alfaro Siqueiros and José Clemente Orozco; However, they were not the only ones who shaped the Muralist movement. There were other and other exponents who cemented what we know today and that, unfortunately, have not been very appointed. We will know them and give them the recognition they deserve.
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Aurora Reyes
She is considered The first Mexican muralistbut not only devoted himself to art in large canvases, but he was a poet, teacher and activist, since he defended and fought for women's rights, being the leader of The dreadful, A feminist collective. Aurora Reyes He entered the high school at age 13, but was expelled and from there he dedicated himself to being self -taught, therefore, his most outstanding works are Builders of National Culturelocated in the auditorium May 15 of the SNTE and First meeting which is in the Cabildos Room of the Coyoacán Delegation.
Juan O'Gorman left an impressive legacy being the UNAM Library, one of the best known.Frédéric release / Getty images.
Juan O'Gorman
Whoever says that architecture and art in general have nothing to do, it is really because he does not know the life and work of Juan O'Gorman. Considered the country's first functionalist, the architect walked through this discipline and Muralism almost without limits. Its closeness to Rivera-Kahlo and other intellectuals of the time allowed him to explore in his own art, being the author of the UNAM Central Library Mural. In fact, this is his best known work, probably. In addition, he was a faithful believer that Muralism would help that social consciousness became much stronger.