The Mercado Abelardo Rodríguez is not only a great spot for lunch, but to also houses some wonderful murals rarely seen by visitors to the capital.
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| Entrance to Mercado Abelardo Rodríguez |
Although the market is just a few blocks off the main plaza, it's obscure enough to only get the neighborhood trade. In the 1930s, under the guidance of Diego Rivera, up and coming artists were commissioned to create murals at the entrances and in the stairways of the mercado. Today, few locals even seem to notice them since they are such an intricate part of the daily surroundings and appear to be nothing special.
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| Circa1935 Mural Inside the Mercado |
Themes common to the struggle of the working man is juxtaposed with images of the wealthy and powerful. Clearly, Rivera's influences can be seen in both the painting techniques as well as in the content of the murals.
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| Mural depicting the Struggle of the Working Classes |
On the second floor of the market, in what is neighborhood's community center, is a three-dimensional mural sculpted out of cement and plaster by Japanese artist Isama Naguchi (rumored to have been one of Frida Kahlo's lovers).
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| Section of Naguchi Sculpture |
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