Firstly there was an Introduction by Fatima Uygun on the nature of Art and Class , a brilliant piece of historical and cultural analysis with the added perception that all revolutions from the grassroots have always had the dimension of Artists articulating the currents of the time , which is why Art must belong to the People and not be co-opted by the establishment or commodifying commercial interests.
Colin Poole gave an in depth biographical account underlying the philosophical and intellectual currents that gave rise to Riveras art in revolutionary Mexico of the early 20th century.
This link details an exchange of letters between Rivera and Rockefeller after a Mural to be made at the Rockefeller Centre was de-commissioned , notable in this exchange of letters is the compromise suggestion by Rivera to save the Mural which was not taken up.
The video below features music by Robbie Robertson and some of the painting and murals of Rivera.
You can get a more detailed history of Riveras politics and political relationships in the 30s and 40s in this link.
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