Diego Rivera Murals in Detroit

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There are 12 Diego Rivera murals in the Detroit Institute of Art. They were commissioned by Edsel Ford in 1932, when he was president of the city’s Arts Commission. There is concern that Detroit’s recent bankruptcy will reduce funding for maintenace of these important works.

Here’s the link to the Aristegui Noticias article: http://aristeguinoticias.com/2507/kiosko/n-peligro-obras-de/

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