A History of Mexican film making, photography and art since the revolution that began in 1910 and lasted for 10 years is shown on the main floor of the Art of America's building. It is a large and very impressive exhibit where I learn a little about Mexican history during the last century and the many artists who recorded it.
"From the early 1930's through the early 1980's, the Mexican cinematographer Gabriel Figueroa (1907-1997) helped forge an evocative and enduring image of Mexico." In the 1930's his friend included Diego Rivera and Jose Clemente Orozco and others who "sought to convey the country's transformation following the trauma of the Mexican Revolution." Later he worked with directors like John Huston. The exhibit shows film clips, paintings, photographs, posters and documents. The works demonstrate the beauty and command of actors like Delores Del Rio who were star in the mid century.
Figueroa made over 200 films where his cinematographer displays incredible skills. Below is a sampling of what I saw. There were also several early films of which I viewed portions.
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| "The Soldiers," 1926 by Jose Clemente Orozco, Mexican 1883-1949 oil on canvas |
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| "Still from Enemies," 1933 by Gabriel Figueroa |
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| "Still from Enemies," 1933 |
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| "The Rural Teacher," 1932 by Diego Rivera, Mexican 1886-1957, photo of by Edward Weston and Tina Modotti of a mural on a government building in Mexico City. where he painted over 5,200 square feet of murals.between 1923 and 1928. |
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| "revolution," 1944-45 by Manuel Rodriguez Lozano, Mexican, 1896-1971 |
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| "Flower Day," 1925 by Diego Rivera, oil on canvas |
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| Twas a pretty afternoon for watching the Alexander Calder mobile gracefully dance above the water next to the sculpture garden at the museum. This three part sculpture moves with the breeze and the force of the water on its panels. |
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