José David Alfaro Siqueiros
José David Alfaro Siqueiros was a renowned Mexican painter and muralist, known for his politically charged artworks that often highlighted themes of social justice and revolution. As a key figure in the Mexican muralism movement alongside Diego Rivera and José Clemente Orozco, Siqueiros's work often depicted the struggles of the working class and indigenous peoples. He was also a prominent member of the Mexican Communist Party. His name appeared in recent news due to CIA documents revealing that he was among the targets of U.S. intelligence surveillance operations in Mexico during the 1960s.
Born on Dec 29, 1896 (128 years old)
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José David Alfaro Siqueiros was leading the Mexican Communist Party at the time.
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