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      • This exhibit explores the history and meaning of Dia de los Muertos. For centuries, communities in Latin America have been celebrating death and the departed. The Mexicas (Aztecs) used skeletons as a tribute to the deity Mictecacihuatl, the goddess of death, showcasing an early form of Day of the Dead Mexican art.
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  2. Oct 4, 2024 · The festival takes place on 1 and 2 November, (though some celebrations also take place on 31 October or 6 November) and is held to celebrate the cycle of life and death. During the...

  3. 2 hours ago · 1:20. Each year, Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a celebration that takes place in Mexico and Latin American communities. It dates back more than 3,000 years when the Aztecs and other ...

  4. This Dia de Los Muertos exhibit encompasses the rich historical and artistic journey of this tradition, bringing to light the evolving expressions and significance of the Day of the Dead through time.

  5. A curated series of online exhibits on Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) via Google Arts & Culture. Exhibits include "The Meaning of the Altar," "Honoring Our Ancestors," and "La Catrina: Lady of the Dead." Honoring our Ancestors.

  6. The Día de los Muertos exhibit at the museum this year, "Where the Past is the Present," is dedicated to Ray Patlán, a Chicago muralist and painter who died this April, the museum said.

  7. DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS. In Mexico, death rites date from pre-Hispanic rituals represented in murals, painted pottery, monuments, and artifacts, which shows how the Day of the Dead has its origins in the rituals practiced by the indigenous peoples of the Americas.

  8. 22 hours ago · When is Dia de los Muertos celebrated? Dia de los Muertos is traditionally celebrated from Friday, Nov. 1, through Saturday, Nov 2. The first day of November is also Dia de los Inocentes, or Day ...