Mexican Muralism & The Search for a National Identity

During the course of our 4-hour Murals & Street Art Tour, plunge into Mexico City’s vibrant mural and street art scene from a historical/sociological/anthropological point of view, with an artist as a guide. Since the beginning of pictorial representation, painting has been an essential part of history and political story telling. Mexico is no exception. Soon after Mexico became an independent country, questions of national identity surfaced. After the revolution the notion of Mexican identity became a political priority. The government funded several artists, some of whom became, arguably, the most influential artists in Mexican history, known today as the big three (Siqueiros, Orozco, Rivera). During the course of our 4-hour tour, we will focus on how those artists introduced a sort of visual Mexican mythology that continues to have strong implications in the nation’s iconography and even in the street art scene today. Revolution; action and reactions, discover how public art reflects cultural realities and political intentions.

• Gain insight into the origins of the Mexican muralism movement
• Explore Mexico’s past and present, its politics and socio economic evolution through murals and street art
• Discover the works of the big 3 (Rivera, Siqueiros, Orozco) and the new generation muralists
• Learn about the different styles and the techniques used
• Tour different neighborhoods and enjoy the vibe of a city in the company of an artist and guide

Your tour includes:

• Transportation in a Beetle convertible or VW vintage Combi bus
• Your driver & guide during the 4–hour tour
• Bottled water
• Hotel pick-up & drop-off

Not included in your tour are:

• Meals
• Purchases you may choose to make along the way
• Gratuities you may choose to give at your discretion

• Adult (Shared Tour) $115.00 USD
• Adult (Private Tour) $145.00 USD
• Child (Private Tour) $57.50 USD
• Child (Shared Tour) $72.50 USD
• Adult (Solo Passenger Tour) $210.00 USD