Juan Coronel Rivera, Grandson of Diego Rivera, Works on His "Day of the Dead" Exhibit in the Detroit Institute of Arts, 1991
THF627436 / Juan Coronel Rivera, Grandson of Diego Rivera, Works on His "Day of the Dead" Exhibit in the Detroit Institute of Arts, 1991 / front
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Artifact Overview
This photograph shows Juan Coronel Rivera installing an exhibit in the Detroit Institute of Art's Rivera Court -- named for his grandfather, Diego Rivera, who painted its famous murals. The exhibit celebrated Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. Flowers, candles, and small objects decorate the "graves" in the courtyard, recreating the look of cemeteries during the two-day holiday.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
1991
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2021.189.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Resin-coated paper
Technique
Photographic processes
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 8 in
Width: 10 in
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