Abelardo L. Rodriguez Murals

Welcome to the Mercado Abelardo L. Rodriguez. …

As we stand in the main concourse, let us examine the surrounding murals that drape the upper walls and ceilings. The sheer ambition of this project is staggering. …

Moving toward the upper levels and stairwells, we approach the most unique and historically significant piece in the entire market. In nineteen thirty-six, two years after the market opened, an unexpected figure arrived in Mexico…

Before we analyze the symbolism of Noguchi's mural, step close to the wall and observe its extraordinary physical texture. This is not a standard, flat fresco. …

Now, let us walk the twenty-two-meter length of Noguchi's 'History of Mexico', reading the narrative from one end to the other. Noguchi structured the work as a timeline, moving from the dark, oppressive past toward a bright,…

As we walk toward the opposite end of Noguchi's massive relief, the tone shifts dramatically. The violent angles and oppressive themes dissolve, replaced by smooth curves and an atmosphere of profound, utopian optimism. …

As we conclude our tour of the Mercado Abelardo L. Rodriguez, take one final look around. …