Tycoon's art gives rise to new Mexican wave

The world's richest man, Carlos Slim, gave a preview at the new museum where he plans to show his art, including priceless works by Mexican muralist Diego Rivera, French sculptor Auguste Rodin and Italian master Leonardo da Vinci.

The Soumaya museum - named after his late wife - opens on March 29. Designed by his architect son-in-law, Fernando Romero, the six-storey, anvil-shaped building cuts a dramatic arc on the Mexico City skyline.