Man at the Crossroads

"Man at the Crossroads" was a mural commissioned by Nelson Rockefeller for the Rockefeller Center in New York City, created by Diego Rivera in 1933. The mural was ultimately destroyed before completion due to its controversial inclusion of a portrait of Vladimir Lenin, which conflicted with the patron's vision and led to a dispute over artistic freedom and political expression.

"Man at the Crossroads" by Diego Rivera, created in 1933, is a mural that juxtaposes industrial and scientific advancements with social and political themes. The composition is characterized by a central figure operating machinery, surrounded by dynamic scenes depicting workers, scientific imagery, and contrasting ideologies, rendered in Rivera's distinctive style of bold colors and strong, clear lines.