Diego Rivera

Name: Diego Rivera
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9781914224003
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Diego Rivera by Francisco de la Mora is a captivating graphic novel that delves into the life and art of the renowned Mexican muralist. Through vivid illustrations, it explores Rivera's artistic journey, his political passions, and the cultural impact of his work. The book offers readers an engaging look at how Rivera's vibrant murals told complex stories of Mexican identity and social issues.
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If you're fascinated by art, history, and revolutionary figures, this graphic novel beautifully illustrates the life and legacy of one of Mexico's most prominent artists. You might enjoy the captivating storytelling and vibrant artwork, which bring to life the passion and politics that inspired the man behind some of the 20th century's most iconic murals.

Description

Diego Rivera was a revolutionary painter in more ways than one. Attending art school at 11, by his twenties he was counted among the most influential figures of the Parisian art scene of the early 20th century, including Picasso, Modigliani, Braque, and Gris.

Rivera's murals, both in his native Mexico and the United States, reflect the contradictory turbulence of his character and times. He met Lenin in Paris, Stalin in Moscow, and offered refuge to Trotsky during his Mexican exile. Meanwhile, his work was commissioned by giants of capitalism: Henry Ford and John D. Rockefeller.

Rivera's indefatigable industry was matched by his zest for life, accumulating hundreds of lovers and four wives—including Frida Kahlo, whose formidable partnership is also one of the great love stories of art history.

This beautifully realized graphic novel tells the story of the extraordinary life and times of an artist for whom myth and reality fused.

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Diego Rivera by Francisco de la Mora is praised for being a compelling hero's journey and a tribute to art and the human condition. The collaboration between de la Mora and artist José Luis Pescador is likened to a visionary journey, driven by Rivera's extraordinary genius.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781914224003

Publisher: SelfMadeHero

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 November 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: SelfMadeHero

Contributors:

Illustrated by José Luis Pescador

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 190.0mm

Height: 260.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 184

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Adult Graphic Novels Arts & Culture Fiction Graphic Novels

About the Author

Francisco de la Mora's experience as a comics creator, whether as sole author or in collaboration with illustrators from around the world, extends from single-sheet forms to full graphic novels, and from his eight-volume Brief History of Mexico to the monthly pieces he has drawn for the Hackney Citizen since January 2018. He lives in the UK. José Luis Pescador is a comics artist and painter, a long-term collaborator with de la Mora, and the creator of Marambo Comix, a comics character, magazine, and festival rolled into one. He lives and works in Leon, Guanajuato, where he runs an art gallery.