




"DIEGO RIVERA", 1931, Exhibition Catalogue, The Museum of Modern Art NYC
1931
This 1931 exhibition catalogue, produced by The Museum of Modern Art in New York to accompany Diego Rivera's landmark solo presentation at the institution, stands as a significant piece of art historical ephemera from a pivotal moment in the artist's international career. Published by Norton in conjunction with MoMA, the catalogue features an introduction by Frances Flynn Paine and notes by Jere Abbott, two figures closely involved in bringing Rivera's monumental vision to American audiences during a period of intense cultural exchange between Mexico and the United States. The lithograph cover, measuring 25.4 by 20.3 centimeters and bearing Rivera's signature, reflects the graphic sensibility of the era and the institutional gravitas that MoMA brought to its earliest major exhibitions. Rivera's 1931 retrospective at MoMA was only the second solo exhibition the young institution had ever mounted for a living artist, a distinction that underscores the cultural weight this catalogue carries. The presentation drew enormous public attention and helped cement Rivera's reputation as one of the foremost painters of his generation on the world stage, extending his influence well beyond his celebrated mural commissions. Owning this catalogue is, in a very real sense, owning a document from that moment of recognition, a printed artifact that circulated among the same audiences who stood before his frescoes and debated his politics and his genius in equal measure. The piece survives in excellent condition with only slight age toning consistent with its nearly century-long history, and it comes with provenance tracing directly to MoMA and a subsequent private New York collection. For collectors focused on modern masters, works on paper, or the institutional history of twentieth-century art, this catalogue represents a rare opportunity to acquire something that functions simultaneously as a primary document, a collectible, and a deeply resonant piece of Rivera's legacy.
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- Lithograph on paper
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- Gallery · VINCE fine arts/ephemera
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