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David Alfaro Siqueiros

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
David Alfaro Siqueiros , 1896-1974, Mexican painter, b. Chihuahua. Siqueiros was among Mexico's most original and eminent painters. His career as an artist was always related to his vigorous socialist revolutionary activities. He enlisted in the Batallón Mamá ( "Baby's Brigade" ) in the Carranza army and at 17 was a staff officer. As military attaché at the Mexican legation in Paris (1919-21), he came into contact with stimulating contemporary artistic movements. Upon his return to Mexico in 1922, he became a leader of the Syndicate of Technical Workers, Artists, and Sculptors... Read more
David Alfaro Siqueiros
David Alfaro Siqueiros David Alfaro Siqueiros (1896-1974), one of the great Mexican mural painters...technical innovations in his murals and easel paintings. David Alfaro Siqueiros was born in Chihuahua. He was educated at the National... Read more
Siqueiros, David Alfaro
Siqueiros, David Alfaro (1896–1974). Mexican...Alvaro Obregón. Siqueiros was active in organizing...to struggle.’ Siqueiros's political activities...criticism from him: ‘Siqueiros talks: Rivera paints... Read more

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