FAQ About Diego Rivera
What is the significance of the mural 'Man at the Crossroads'?
The mural 'Man at the Crossroads' was originally painted by Diego Rivera for the Rockefeller Center in New York City in 1933. It controversially included an image of Vladimir Lenin, which led to tensions with the patrons, resulting in the mural being destroyed. This incident highlights the clash between Rivera's political beliefs and the patron's expectations, and the mural became a symbol of artistic freedom and political controversy.
