May Day Procession in Moscow 1956

Diego Rivera's "May Day Procession in Moscow" (1956) depicts a massive crowd marching through Red Square in Moscow. The painting is a vibrant and colorful celebration of Soviet power and international peace. The crowd carries banners with slogans of peace and unity in both Russian and English. The central image is a giant globe, inscribed with "мир" (peace), emphasizing the artist's message of global unity and the role of the Soviet Union in achieving it. This work is a prime example of social realism art, reflecting the ideals of the Soviet Union during the Cold War.