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Brotherhood
'Fraternidad' was painted by Rufino Tamayo in 1968 for the Mexican Pavilion at the International Fair of San Antonio, Texas. It was donated to the United Nations in 1971 by the Mexican Government, the artist and his wife, Olga. Past and present are illustrated in Rufino Tamayo's painting. A large fire at the center of this large canvas is surrounded by human figures with interlaced arms symbolizing love. On the right side of the canvas the artist painted a modern lofty structure symbolizing technology and on the left side he introduced a little Mexican touch by painting a Mexican pyramid which symbolized the past. As the artist explained this represents the "eternity in which I hope brotherhood will prevail." |