Born on November 28, 1939, in Tepito, Mexico City, Daniel Manrique was known for his mural painting. He showed an interest and talent for drawing at a young age, but his family was poor and did not support his ambition. He was able to study at La Esmeralda after first beginning his studies at Taller Libre de Arte para Obreros (Free Art Workshop for Laborers).
He founded a program called Tepito Arte Aca' designed to beautify the Tepito area with art, as well as sponsor cultural activities. The themes of his murals were usually the common Mexican people in their everyday life, as well as history and culture of Mexican and Latin American. Although the bulk of his work was created in the Tepito area, he did paint murals in Canada, Spain, France, Argentina as well as all over Mexico.
Manrique was a sculptor, drawer and canvas painter as well, but did not exhibit his work. He did not care for the "patronizing aspect of art dealers". Manrique felt art has a social function and could help with social issues. He worked with several organizations to this end, including Tepito Arte Aca'.
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