Catrinas 2023 purple 2

Interactive Gallery

Las Catrinas: Tradición, Humor y Cultura by Rafael Figueroa

Sep 12, 2023 - Jan 14, 2024

EAST/WEST VESTIBULES
LIZ AND TOMMY FARNSWORTH EDUCATION BUILDING

Las Catrinas son las presencias eternas en las celebraciones de Día de Muertos. Con su gracia y colorido ofrecen al público una pequeña muestra de cómo la cultura mexicana ve a la muerte, agregando humor, glamur y la colorida tradición a este festejo milenario.

Las Catrinas are the eternal presence during the Day of the Dead celebrations. With their grace and colorful display, they offer to the public a small sample of how Mexican culture views death, adding humor, glamor, and colorful tradition to this ancient celebration.


▶ On view for program participants and during the Meet the Artist reception on Thursday, September 21.