Gallery: Dia de los Muertos

The Nelson Atkins Museum’s annual Day of the Dead celebrates Mexican culture.

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Butterfly-related imagery played a large part in the event, many hung from the ceiling and covered the dress of the sculpture Nov. 6.The butterflies are a symbol of hope and life. photo by Beatrice Curry

by Beatrice Curry, Writer