Detroit Industry, South Wall 1933

Diego Rivera's "Detroit Industry, South Wall" (1933) is a monumental fresco housed in the Detroit Institute of Arts. This work, one of a series of murals depicting the city's industry, presents a dynamic vision of factory life. It showcases Rivera's signature style, blending figural realism with powerful imagery of machinery and technology. This panel focuses on the assembly line, where workers operate complex equipment, highlighting both the human cost and the technological marvels of the era. The mural serves as a powerful reminder of Detroit's industrial legacy and its impact on the city's identity.