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Evolution and contemporary outlook

Today’s tradition

  Celebration of life

Contemporary Outlook of the day of the dead.

Contemporary Perspective of tradition as world heritage. Day of the Dead has become an international phenomenon. From advertising campaigns to popular films, the tradition is celebrated and accepted by the Mexican diaspora outside of Mexico. Many elements we know today as part of Day of the Dead, did not become part of the tradition until recent years.   

 

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Una perspectiva contemporanea sobre la tradicion como herencia cultural a la humanidad. El Dia de Muertos se a covertido en un fenomeno internacional. Desde campanas publicitarias hasta peliculas de grand polularidad la tradicion es celebrada por los Mexicanos dentro y fuera de su pais de origen. Muchos Elementos que conocemos hoy como parte de la tradicion no existian como tales hasta que estos cabios sugieran en las ultimas decadas.
WHERE?

Portland Oregon

ARTISTS
  • Alejandro IV Barragan
  • Alejandro Vaca
  • Baldomero
  • Hampton Rodriguez
DATE & HOURS
October 17 to November 22023

HRS: TBA

The Humor of been Dead

The Humor of been Dead

That is a funny thing, to be dead. Death was always considered a part of lifeCultural trademark of the traditionFor the ancestors in the Mesoamerican world, death was considered a part of life, just like any other stage of life. Death was seen as a new beginning. This...

Posada

Posada

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Mexican lithographer  RetrospectiveWhat to expect from this installation? Retrospective of the artist, mural, 6' 3D sculpture of of one of the most iconic revolutionary prints, and Print making honoring Posada's memory.José Guadalupe Posada AguilarJosé Guadalupe...

The Second Death

The Second Death

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Death and Memory   A photography approach to the second stop ( Ixtapa de la Sal Mexico )What to expect? Portland This photographic exhibit includes an installation of authentic forgotten crosses from cemetery of the Ixtapa de la Sal México.Activities for Children Oct....