What’s behind the Mexican tradition of building altars to those who’ve passed during Dia de los Muertos?
People look at the Crossing Over the Rainbow Bridge altar by the Association of German Shepherd Rescuers during Gloria Molina Grand Park’s 12th annual Downtown Día de los Muertos featuring 20 altars created by professional artists and local community organizations in Los Angeles, Monday, Oct 30, 2023. The event runs through Thursday, Nov. 2.
A man takes a photo of the City of Gods: A Reflection of Unbound Potential altar during Gloria Molina Grand Park’s 12th annual Downtown Día de los Muertos featuring 20 altars created by professional artists and local community organizations in Los Angeles Monday, Oct 30, 2023. The event runs through Thursday, Nov. 2.
Altars on display during Gloria Molina Grand Park’s 12th annual Downtown Día de los Muertos featuring 20 altars created by professional artists and local community organizations in Los Angeles Monday, Oct 30, 2023. The event runs through Thursday, Nov. 2. Multimedia artist, activist and exhibit curator, Consuelo G. Flores, who has created altars for more than 12 years, was asked by a first-time altar-maker this year why she doesn’t fall into a heap of crushing sadness doing this job.
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