José Dias Coelho was an anti-fascist Portuguese painter and sculptor who was killed by Salazar's political police (PIDE) in 1961. This replica of one of his works can be seen on a wall at Alcântara, Lisbon.
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This post is linked to Monday Mural
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This post is linked to Monday Mural
14 comments:
A fascinating mural and interesting background. Thanks.
what a sad story
A sad story indeed and unfortunately there are far too many of them! Thanks for sharing, Jose, as always! Have a great week!
Political art, especially street art, really can impact society. Thanks for the education. And thanks for contributing to this week's Monday Mural.
very powerful mural.
Quite an amazing piece of work.
A memory of bad times in your country, touching image.
I really like this one. I am sure this theme still resonates today.
That is is on powerful poster. Would-be dictators are arising everywhere once again. It seems we never learn a thing.
Evocative work, Jose.
Wonderful artwork.
it keeps the memory alive ...
It's a powerful image. I'm gratified by how much of Europe has thrown off dictatorship during my lifetime.
Simple and explicit, I am glad his memory lives!
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