Murolism in Mexico

2min Snip

00:00

Play full episode

Summary

Transcript

Episode notes

Murolism has a long history in mexico. There were war paintings by the olmecs, which was the first major civilization in the region. And then there are frescoes painted by the spanish to dramatize bible stories to convert the population. The government recruited murilist including very famous artists such as diego ravera,. But now it's coming back. Around seven thousand 500 new works have been commissioned by istapalapa.

After failing to take Ukraine’s second city, Russian forces continue to pummel it with air, artillery and missile strikes. We speak again with an increasingly despondent Kharkiv native. Many schoolyard games have deep histories, conveying culture down the generations; these days they are adapting to the pandemic era. And the revival of Mexico’s murals with a purpose. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer