National Museum of Mexican Art Annual Day of the Dead Exhibition honors the Bicentennial and Centennial of the Mexican Independence and Revolution!
Chicago, IL –The National Museum of Mexican Art’s (NMMA) Vida Breve: Day of the Dead 2010 exhibition, curated by Dolores Mercado, honors the Bicentennial and Centennial of Mexico’s Independence and Revolution.
The Opening Reception is free and open to the public on Friday, September 10, from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Following the Museum’s tradition of celebrating its cultural and historical roots, the Reception will honor the artists and the history of the Midwest’s largest Day of the Dead exhibit. Guests will be able to learn about Mexico’s unique and beautiful understanding of the after life and meet the local artists participating in the exhibition.
Running until December 12, 2010, Vida Breve: Day of the Dead 2010 features nationally and internationally recognized artists who are commemorating Mexico’s history through their exquisite alters and art work. Among the renowned artists are: Nicolás de Jesús (Mexico), Vidho Lorville (Haiti/New York), Rodrigo Tavera (Spain), and Jeff Abbey Maldonado (Chicago).
From September 10 through November 2, the Mondragón Family will be offering live sugar skull demonstrations. Visitors will have the opportunity to watch these skilled artisans transform raw sugar into exquisite sugar skulls. The Mondragón Family has been in the art of sugar skull making for many generations and has become an exhibition must-see.
