“The March of Humanity” is a 1971 pyroxylin mural by the esteemed artist David Alfaro Siqueiros, emblematic of the Muralism art movement and categorized as an allegorical painting.
The artwork is an ambitious and dynamic mural that depicts an intense, sprawling scene filled with numerous figures, seemingly engaged in a multitude of fervent actions. The composition is marked by a vivid array of colors and a syntax of swirling, vigorous lines, suggesting movement and conflict. Central figures, painted in bold hues and abstract forms, appear to be leading or protecting other figures, who embody the multitude in varying postures and expressive conditions. The complexity and density of the scene evoke a potent narrative that speaks to the collective human experience, struggles, and aspirations. The overall effect is one of tumultuous energy, encapsulating themes of progress, resistance, and the human spirit’s confrontation with its historical and social conditions.