Olmec Trails takes people on a physical and historical journey with 33 installments across multiple towns.
CHICAGO âMassive heads are turning heads in the western suburbs and they can be considered clues to a part of North American history that isn't widely discussed, but they're on display in the western suburbs as part of a journey for Hispanic Heritage Month .'I don't know what it is, but it's amazing,' said visitor Kathy Solan. 'I had to pull over and take a look.' The colorful faces are particularly placed to pique curiosity, and it's working.
The McAninch Arts Center at the College of DuPage began showcasing this part of education, a part art project, in June. The Olmec Trails are free to visit and will stay open through mid-October, the end of Hispanic Heritage Month.It was Fernando Ramirez from the Mexican Cultural Center DuPage who thought of a public art display. It's a way to honor very, very old Mexican roots that are less talked about than the Mayans or Aztecs.'The Olmecs gave us a lot.
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