That annual tradition is coming alive again in downtown Fresno. The holiday weaves together Aztec, Mayan and Spanish rituals with Catholicism. Art, themes and narratives are very distinct, but the exhibit at Arte Américas combines the day of the dead with inspiration from Diego Rivera.
You can see the Dia de los Muertos exhibit at Arte Americas now through November 13th. @ABC30 pic.twitter.com/sdrYFUehZY
— Vanessa Vasconcelos (@VanessaABC30) October 19, 2016
Artists from throughout the state contributed and can be found on canvas, paper or wood paneling. The main gallery has large scale altar installations each incorporates a mural as well as Ofrendas made by Valley community members.
In Mexican culture it is the time of the year when passed souls come back to earth to be remembered.
Some of the beautiful altars at the Arte Americas #DiaDeLosMuertos exhibit. @ABC30 pic.twitter.com/QeS2osdKZk
— Vanessa Vasconcelos (@VanessaABC30) October 19, 2016
More information at arteamericas.org