Diego Rivera believed in the power of art to educate, inspire action and transform society. Paintings such as "Weaving" (1936) illuminate Rivera’s desire to focus on everyday people as the protagonists of national narratives.​ ​ Rivera’s non-mural work provided him with essential income, bolstering his earnings as a muralist. It also allowed him to extend his ideas across borders, bringing progressive messages to public museums and private homes. ​ 🎧 Visiting the museum this weekend? Learn more about Rivera's works and themes explored in "Diego Rivera's America" with our audio guide at the link in bio. ​ _​ [Diego Rivera, "Weaving," 1936; Art Institute of Chicago, gift of Josephine Wallace KixMiller in memory of her mother, Julie F. Miller; © 2022 Banco de México Diego Rivera & Frida Kahlo Museums Trust, Mexico, D.F. / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York; photo: The Art Institute of Chicago / Art Resource, NY] #DiegoRivera #Rivera #SanFrancisco