Siqueiros: Artist and Warrior

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The life of Mexican muralist David Alfaro Siqueiros (1896-1974) was one of passion, political commitment and controversy, perilous adventure, and prolific artistic achievement. Together with Diego Rivera and Jose Orozco, Siqueiros was a leader in the Mexican mural movement and the most politically active of the three. Siqueiros was forced into exile on several occasions because of his political activities in various countries. He spent some time in the United States where he painted a controversial workers' mural at the Chenard School in Los Angeles, which was erased. He also painted a mural in the home of film director Dudley Murphy in Santa Monica before being deported from the U.S. A revolutionary, innovative, and talented creator, Siqueiros regarded his life and his art as a battle with himself and against social injustice. Narrated by Ricardo Montalban.

Curator's Comments: Effectively captures the sturm und drang of Siqueiros' life, and show many examples of his work. Uses computer animation to point out the lines of perspective in his murals; documents the efforts of the Getty Conservation Institute to preserve the Santa Monica mural.

DATE: 1998

COUNTRY: Mexico

CREDITS:
Director/Writer: Hector Tajonar
Producing Agency: RM Arts

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:
59 minutes Color

TOPICS:
Art & Politics
Painting--Murals

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