Diego Rivera expert educates students on arts and life

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Amber Cordero in News

Gregorio Luke, the director of the Museum of Latin American Art in Long Beach, spoke to the foreign language and art classes about Diego Rivera in the school’s auditorium on Monday, Nov. 4.

Luke, an expert in Mexican and Latin American art and culture, gave a speech on Diego Rivera and his life. “ Diego Rivera Barrientos and Maria Barrientos had tried many times to have a child. When they finally did, they had twins. The younger twin died and the older one lived to become the great artist we know now as Diego Rivera,” said Luke.

Luke spoke about Diego Rivera’s life and how his surrounding influenced his art. Like presented many paintings and how they transformed as the years went by. Students were captivated by Diego Rivera’s paintings.

“Looking at Diego Rivera’s forbidden painting was amazing,” said SAS senior Marvin Renoj.

Foreign language and art teachers were invited to take their classes.

“I personally found it interesting when he spoke about Diego Rivera and his life and his career as a painter,” said Spanish teacher Miguel Martinez-Lafuente.

Luke enjoyed speaking in front of a young audience and educating them on Mexican and Latin-American art.

“I want to continue coming to high schools to teach young students about the Mexican American culture, art and tradition,” said Luke.