Ehrenberg 's interest in the sociocultural aspects of art and his participation in the community converted him into a public figure in the 1980s . While he kept exhibiting his work at individual and collective exhibitions , he also ran unsuccessfully as candidate for the municipal and federal elections in 1982 for PSUM ( Partido Socialista Unificado de México ) . Three years later , due to the earthquake of 1985 , Ehrenberg became involved in the protection and reconstruction of the legendary Tepito neighborhood against real estate speculation . When a year later another earthquake destroyed the neighborhood San Jacinto in the city of San Salvador , Ehrenberg coordinated the reconstruction program " Barrio a Barrio , " which the city implemented to promote self-help based on his experience in Tepito . For his efforts and representing both neighborhoods , he was awarded the Roque Dalton del Consejo de Cooperación con la Cultura y la Ciencia en El Salvador ( CONCISES ) medal in 1987
earthquake of 1985
1985 Mexico City earthquake
Felipe Ehrenberg