Stridentism (Spanish: estridentismo) was an artistic and multidisciplinary movement that began in the city of Puebla in 1921. It was founded by Manuel Maples Arce and later grew stronger in Xalapa after the University of Veracruz supported the group. Stridentism had some similarities to other art movements like Cubism, Dadaism, Futurism, and Ultraism. However, it had a unique focus on social issues inspired by the Mexican Revolution and emphasized action and the present moment. Stridentists were part of the political art movement, which was different from the "elitist" modernism of Los Contemporáneos.

Chronology

In 1921, on December 31 in Mexico City, Manuel Maples Arce released the first manifesto.

In 1923, Manuel Maples Arce and Germán List Arzubide released the second manifesto in Puebla.

In 1923, a brief publication called "Irradiador" was released in September, October, and November.

In 1924, the first Stridentist exhibition was held at the Café de Nadie in Mexico City.

In 1925, the group moved from Mexico City to Xalapa, which they called "Estridentópolis" in their artwork. They released the third manifesto in Zacatecas.

In 1926, the fourth and final manifesto was released in Ciudad Victoria.

In 1927, the group split up due to political reasons.

Between 1929 and 1930, some Stridentists met in Paris and joined the group Cercle et Carré.

In 1930, Leopoldo Méndez and Germán List Arzubide traveled to the United States.

In 1932, Germán Cueto and Arqueles Vela returned to Mexico City from Paris.

Artists

Poets: Manuel Maples Arce, Germán List Arzubide, Salvador Gallardo.

Writers and Journalists: Arqueles Vela, Carlos Noriega Hope.

Visual Artists: Ramón Alva de la Canal, Leopoldo Méndez, Fermín Revueltas, Lola Cueto.

Multidisciplinary Artists: Germán Cueto, Luis Quintanilla, Jean Charlot, Gaston Dinner.

Musicians: Silvestre Revueltas, Ángel Salas.

Photographers: Edward Weston, Tina Modotti.