Abuelo's Fine Art Gallery
The History of Mexican Muralism
Muralism was an artistic movement of an indigenous nature that started after the Mexican Revolution in 1910. It was part of a program designed to socialize art and proposed the production of works for the people that dealt with Mexican reality, social struggle and other aspects of history. Mexican mural painting is one of the most important phenomena in Mexican contemporary art. Mural painting was declared the official art of the revolution and was dedicated to the Indian race that had suffered humiliation for centuries, to the soldiers who fought for the recovery of the rights of the people, to the workers and to the farm workers.
“A Dream of a Sunday Afternoon in Alameda Park”
Museo Mural Diego Rivera on the Plaza de Solidaridad, Mexico City This painting offers an engaging depiction of famous political, entertainment and society figures of the time. In the mural, Rivera caricatured some of Mexico's historical figures whom he regarded as enemies of his people.
by Diego Rivera Fresco 1947-48
"From the Dictatorship of Porfirio Daz to the Revolution - Porfirio Daz Ministers and Courtesans"
Hall of the Revolution, National History Museum, Chapultepec Castle, Mexico City. This detail is part of a mural whose intent was to create a mural painting of Mexican history. The dictatorship of Porfirio Daz is depicted in the form of the dictator surrounded by adoring courtesans and political stooges.
(detail) by David Alfaro Siqueiros. Acrylic 1957-65
"The Rich Banquet while the Workers Fight"
by Jose Clemente Orozco. Fresco 1923. National Preparatory School, Mexico City. An example of the pessimism of the 1930s, this mural depicts workers fighting amongst themselves to benefit only the rich and the powerful.
by Jose Clemente Orozco. Fresco 1923
"Night of the Poor"
North wall, Courtyard of the Fiestas, Ministry of Education, Mexico City. One in a series of panels, depicting the contrasts between the ideals and achievements of the revolution, and the biting criticism of its opponents and detractors.
by Diego Rivera. Fresco 1928
Agustin De La Rosa's History
Agustin De La Rosa (use AgustinDeLaRosa statue Photo) “Our Abuelo” In the true spirit of a kind grandfather, or abuelo, Agustin De La Rosa was revered for his wisdom and compassion for children. A Catholic priest, author and respected leader of post-Spanish Mexico, De La Rosa used the profits of his many business endeavors to sustain escuelas – schools for children. He was known far and wide as “The Protector of the Children of Guadalajara.” De La Rosa is permanently honored as one of Jalisco’s eminent citizens in bronze sculpture form at Plaza de los Hombres Ilustres in Guadalajara, the original of which was the inspiration for this signature sculpture that holds an important place of honor in every Abuelo’s restaurant.
