Mitchell Siporin: A Voice for the Working Class Mitchell Siporin (1910-1976) stands as a significant figure in American Social Realism, remembered primarily for his monumental murals and unwavering commitment to portraying the realities of labor movements and working-class life. Born in New York City to Polish immigrant parents—Hyman, a truck driver, and Jennie Siporin—his formative years were spent in Chicago where he honed his artistic skills at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Early influences included Expressionism and Surrealism, though Siporin swiftly embraced Social Realism…