Widely regarded as the most prominent figure in the Mexican muralist movement, Diego Rivera’s extraordinary body of work represents various facets in art history such as naturalism and cubism, paradigms that deeply influenced the Mexican painters of his time.
This exhibition comprises of 34 pieces of art from the state of Veracruz in Mexico, all produced during the 52 years of Master Rivera’s prolific career. Ranging from landscapes to still life, portraits, nudes and scenes of indigenous daily life, the works deploy a range of techniques in painting, aquarelle, collage, pencil, coal and ink drawings, offering a glimpse into the prolific life and works of Diego Rivera.
The collection showcases several works that were produced during his stay in Europe, where he befriended many renowned artists and personalities of the era, such as Picasso, Mondrian, Modigliani, French art historian Elie Faure and Russian writer Ilya Ehrenberg, amongst others. The artistic influence of his prominent circle of friends is reflected in the works of his European Years (1912-1917). Many of these pieces have been forgotten or destroyed by the artist himself, making the surviving ones in this collection exceptionally special for their debut exhibition in Southeast Asia.
Diego Rivera: Pride of Mexico is proudly presented by the Government of Mexico, through the Embassy of Mexico in Singapore, in collaboration with Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts and Swissco Holdings Limited.
Fringe Activities
Lecture on Diego Rivera & Guided Public Tour
Saturday, 14 February 2015, 11am
Lecture on Contemporary Mexican Art
(Open to NAFA students and staff only)'
Tuesday, 17 February 2015, 11am
Please register with Angeline Tan at [email protected] or call 6512 6141.