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David Alfaro Siqueiros

David Alfaro Siqueiros (1896 - 1974) was active/lived in California / Mexico.  David Siqueiros is known for Social revolutionary muralist.

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David Alfaro Siqueiros was born in 1896 in Chihuahua City, Mexico.  He was to become one of Mexico's most original and distinguished painters.  His art is one of violent social protest expressed in dynamic, swirling brushstrokes, dramatic contrasts of light and shade, brilliant colors and heroic themes, all visible in the available work Atrapado.

From an early age he was involved in politics and art -- two forces that stayed with him throughout his life.  By the age of 15 he was already deeply involved in his artistic studies as well as political activism.  In 1911 at San Carlos Academy, he led a student strike that was designed by Siqueiros to force changes in the school's teaching methods.  Lasting six months it ended in complete victory for the students.

Perhaps it was Siqueiros' early victory that inspired him to be politically active throughout his life. There have been few, if any, individuals associated with the a   ...  [Displaying 1000 of 9193 characters.]  Artist bio

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NIÑO TARAHUMARA , 1939

David Alfaro Siqueiros

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SIQUEIROS POR SIQUEIROS , 1939

David Alfaro Siqueiros

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INCENDIO AL ATARDECER (FIRE AT DUSK) , 1957

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TEMPESTAD (THE STORM) , 1939

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PAISAJE ROJO (ABSTRACCIÓN) , c 1979

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Lot 365
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Sin título

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