Legacy of posada and influence

Organizations of Mexican-Americans involving social movements have been active for many decades. In fact the roots of such organizations as they relate to Mexican influence and history extend well beyond the formation of the United States. Not unexpectedly this understanding of Posada's role has inspired artists in many artist collectives dedicated to producing art to effect social change.

Evidence of José Guadalupe Posada’s legacy may be seen on six of seven continents and is so influential to generations of artists that his energy drives much of the .

Yet when considering the collective spirit of his labor combined with his re-discovery and re-purposing of his work in post-revolution Mexico Figure 1 and additionally, decades later in the United States, a very different picture emerges. The following numerical listing attempts to place chronological events and interconnections specifically elements 3 - 6 below into context, it might be likened to a "connect the dots" exercise because it is only by re-constructing the various events over time with their interconnections in this way that the origin of Posada's influence emerges.

Puebla - d. Mexico City Their relationship spanned approximately twenty-two years.

Posada’s influence is evident in their murals, which often depict the struggles of the working class and the importance of cultural heritage.

Eventually, the grandson Arsacio was left solely in charge. In the decades that followed, when Arsacio was in charge of the printing house he continued promoting the legacy of Posada by organizing exhibitions and by issuing publications utilizing the printing blocks that his grandfather had commissioned from Posada. Continue: Click "Read the Full Article".

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