Early Life and Artistic Education Gustavo Montoya (July 9, 1905 – July 12, 2003) was a Mexican artist considered to be a late adherent to the Mexican School of Painting, most often associated with Mexican muralism. He was born in Mexico City, from a family associated with the Porfirio Díaz regime and who had to hide during part of the Mexican Revolution. His father, Adolfo Montoya, held positions within the Díaz administration, placing his family under considerable strain as the revolution unfolded. The Diaz government’s downfall forced them into hiding, a formative experience that instilled…