Gallery: Dia de los Muertos

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

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Gallery: Dia de los Muertos

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

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

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

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
November 19, 2018

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The Nelson Atkins Museum’s Day of the Dead event featured a giant sculpture of a decorated skeleton in the main hall Nov. 6. Various Day of the Dead themed performances took place throughout the entire museum. photo by Beatrice Curry

 

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