At the Palacio de Bellas Artes there is a big exhibit of one of the most well known Mexican revolutionaries, Emeliano Zapata. Emiliano Zapata Salazar was a leading figure in the Mexican
Revolution, the main leader of the peasant revolution in the state of
Morelos, and the inspiration of the agrarian movement called Zapatismo. Zapatismo was reborn in the state of Chiapas in 1994 and is alive and thriving, seeking many of the same goals of agrarian reform and autonomy. But that's another story. This is a very popular exhibit with works of art by many famous and not so famous Mexican artists portraying Zapata in many different, and sometimes controversial ways.
Zapata by David Alfaro Siqueiros
Diego Rivera
The triumphant revolutionaries
This painting was highly controversial and sparked protests and cries for it's removal from Zapata's heirs and other offended parties. A great piece of publicity naturally and drew a lot of people to the exhibit.
There were some other pieces that must have rankled devout Zapatistas as well.
The revolutionary meets his end
Viva Zapata!
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