Diego Bigger Than Life Author:Carmen T. Bernier-Grand Diego Rivera's energy, physique, love for women, and work were all "bigger than life." Born in a small Mexican mining town in 1886, — he drew his way through childhood, entered art school at age — ten, and later traveled throughout Europe, studying the great masters and — imitating their techniques. When he returned to Mexico in 1921, he found — his... more » own unique style. He began painting the poetry of the common people --
working, suffering, fighting, seeking joy, living, and dying -- on the
walls of public buildings. His murals were passionate, controversial, political,