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Mexican muralism, which emerged after the 1910 Revolution, became one of the most influential artistic movements on the continent. Under the leadership of Diego Rivera, José Clemente Orozco, and David Alfaro Siqueiros, muralism placed art at the service of the people, transforming public walls into spaces for historical memory and social reflection.

These monumental works addressed themes such as class struggle, indigenous identity, social justice, and the political history of Mexico. The public dimension of muralism broke with the notion of elitist art and democratized access to culture.

The impact of the movement transcended Mexican borders. In countries such as Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Venezuela, and Colombia, artists emerged who adopted murals as a tool for collective expression and resistance. Muralism had a particular influence on student and worker movements, as well as on subsequent urban art practices.

Furthermore, the dialogue between muralism and modernism transformed how Latin America represented its identity: it was no longer about copying European models, but about asserting its own narratives.

In the 21st century, muralism has found new life in contemporary street art, where artists reinterpret the tradition with urban language, social critique, and digital techniques.
Mexican muralism remains a continental benchmark for its commitment to memory, justice, and cultural identity.
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• #Mexican muralism
• #Diego Rivera
• #Orozco
• #Siqueiros
• #public art
• #national identity
• #Latin American muralism
• #social movement