Night of the Rich 1928

Diego Rivera's "Night of the Rich" (1928) is a monumental mural that depicts the stark realities of Mexican society during the post-revolutionary era. The artwork, housed in the Secretariat of Public Education Main Headquarters in Mexico City, features a diverse array of characters, including the wealthy elite, revolutionary soldiers, and ordinary citizens. The mural is renowned for its bold, realistic style and its potent social commentary. Rivera's iconic work engages with themes of class struggle, wealth disparity, and political upheaval, making it a powerful and enduring critique of social injustice.