Diego Maria Rivera Barrientos was born in Guanajuato, Mexico along with his twin brother José Carlos Maria on December 13, 1886. Sadly, his twin died at the age of two. His father, senior Diego Rivera, is said to have fought alongside of the first president of Mexico, Benito Juarez. He also was known for owning sliver mines around Guanajuato. With his mother being of the indigenous peoples, the young Diego had a feeling of worth as a Mexican. Because all art and culture during this time came mainly from Europe, Mexico derived theirs from Paris, meaning Diego idealized many Fren…
