The Mexican Mural Movement

The Mexican Mural Movement was an influential artistic movement in the early 20th century, primarily between 1920 and 1970, where artists created large-scale, public murals to celebrate Mexico’s history, culture, and identity. This movement was rooted in promoting social change and national pride, often depicting indigenous heritage, revolutionary ideals, and social struggles. Prominent artists like Diego Rivera, David Alfaro Siqueiros, and José Clemente Orozco used murals as a direct form of storytelling accessible to all. These murals transformed public spaces into visual narratives, fostering a sense of shared history and cultural consciousness across Mexico.