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The DIA opens exhibit celebrating el DĆa de Muertos
Read full article: The DIA opens exhibit celebrating el DĆa de MuertosWe are in the middle of Hispanic Heritage Month and today artist Mario Mendez called joined Live In The D to talk about the DIAās new exhibit, āOfrendas: Celebrating el DĆa de Muertos 2020ā. An ofrenda is an alter covered in items relating to a person who has passed away, and serve as a way to honor them. Over time, theyāve developed influences from Aztec, Mayan, and Spanish cultures, and now even modern items are added to ofrendas. The exhibit is open until Nov 8., and visitors can visit in person, or through a 360 virtual exhibit at the DIAās website. Mendez created an ofrenda for the exhibit dedicated to workers, especially in developing countries, who have died.