Man at the Crossroads

"Man at the Crossroads" is a famous mural created by Diego Rivera in 1934, originally commissioned for New York City's Rockefeller Center. It depicts a powerful scene of humanity facing technological and social progress, symbolized by a central figure surrounded by images of industry, science, and social conflict. The mural highlights the choices society must make between capitalism and socialism, encouraging viewers to consider the impact of these forces on human lives. Rivera intended it as a message about progress, power, and responsibility, emphasizing that human decisions shape the future.