Detroit Industry Murals

The Detroit Industry Murals are a series of frescoes created by artist Diego Rivera in the 1930s, located at the Detroit Institute of Arts. These murals depict the city's automotive industry and its workers, showcasing the relationship between labor and production. Rivera used vibrant imagery to highlight the technological processes and the social context of the time. The murals are significant not only for their artistic merit but also for their commentary on industry, labor, and race, reflecting the dynamics of 20th-century America and celebrating the contributions of workers to Detroit's automotive legacy.