Diego Rivera
Mexican prominent painter and muralist
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December 8
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πBiography
Diego Rivera was a prominent Mexican painter. His large frescoes helped establish the mural movement in Mexican and international art. He is also known for his turbulent marriage to fellow artist Frida Kahlo.
πMajor Works & Achievements
- β¦Leader of the Mexican Mural Movement
- β¦Created Detroit Industry Murals
- β¦Profound influence on modern Mexican art
π¬Famous Quotes
"I paint what I see, I paint what I paint and I paint what I think.
"There have never been two people who loved each other so much, and there have never been two people who tortured each other so much.
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