Dreaming with his eyes open – A Life of Diego Rivera –

“This fascinating biography – the first in over forty years – of Diego Rivera, the brilliant Mexican artist and revolutionary (and twice-married husband of Frida Kahlo), captures the explosively passionate nature that made Rivera ond of this century’s most gifted and controversial painters. …

Throughout we are witness to Rivera’s immense passions – his countless lovers, his stormy relationship with Frida Kahlo, his political bravado, his massive strength and maniacal work ethic – which fueled his highest artistic achievements and made for an extraordinarily complex life. Marnham conveys to us the impact of this galvanic fore that was Rivera’s creative drive and personality, and shows why he was perhaps the greatest muralist since the Renaissance.”