I'm about halfway through Dreaming With His Eyes Open and was struck by the inter-connection between art & politics and Rivera's connection to the Revolution and to the Communist movement in Mexico. It reminded me of our discussion about art, crime & politics in the first book we read. I am beginning to see this as a common thread in the books we will read - how art and artists fit into the larger culture and in the politics of the times. I guess it's not surprising, but it really jumped out at me as I reached the point where Rivera is painting his first murals in Mexico.
I wanted to get this down before I lost the thought! I think it will be a good discussion point at our February meeting.
Beth
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