The artwork titled “Manifestacion (Demonstration)” was created by Antonio Berni in 1934. It belongs to the art movements of Social Realism and Muralism and is categorized within the genre of genre painting.
In “Manifestacion”, Antonio Berni captures a vivid moment of social unrest and collective expression. The artwork portrays a densely packed crowd of individuals, their faces etched with determination, frustration, and a sense of urgency. Among the crowd are men, women, and children, meticulously detailed to convey a diversity of expressions and emotions. The throng advances towards the viewer, symbolizing a mass of people unified in their demand for social change, as evidenced by the banner in the background that reads “Pan y trabajo” (Bread and work). The composition and use of color underscore the gravity of their plight, making the artwork not only a historical narrative but also a poignant commentary on social injustice and the power of collective action.
