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- Juan Coronel Rivera, Grandson of Diego Rivera, Works on His "Day of the Dead" Exhibit in the Detroit Institute of Arts, 1991 - 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.

- 1991
- Collections - Artifact
Juan Coronel Rivera, Grandson of Diego Rivera, Works on His "Day of the Dead" Exhibit in the Detroit Institute of Arts, 1991
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.
- Santa Barbara Bowl Dia de Los Muertos Poster, November 26, 2016 - Xicanx artist Daniel Gonzalez created this poster for the Santa Barbara Bowl's annual Dia de los Muertos concert. The poster features a depiction of singer Morrissey -- the headlining act -- as a calavera (skull or skeleton), an iconic image associated with the holiday.

- November 05, 2016
- Collections - Artifact
Santa Barbara Bowl Dia de Los Muertos Poster, November 26, 2016
Xicanx artist Daniel Gonzalez created this poster for the Santa Barbara Bowl's annual Dia de los Muertos concert. The poster features a depiction of singer Morrissey -- the headlining act -- as a calavera (skull or skeleton), an iconic image associated with the holiday.
- "La Santa Muerte Respects Pronouns" Painting, 2021 - This painting from queer Mexican artist Asha Azul depicts the folk saint Sante Muerte (Our Lady of the Holy Death) carrying the Progress Pride flag -- a redesigned version meant to reflect diversity in the LGBTQ+ community. Associated with healing, protection, and safe passage, Santa Muerte has become a patron saint for the dispossessed or marginalized, including the LGBTQ+ community -- whatever their pronouns may be.

- 2021
- Collections - Artifact
"La Santa Muerte Respects Pronouns" Painting, 2021
This painting from queer Mexican artist Asha Azul depicts the folk saint Sante Muerte (Our Lady of the Holy Death) carrying the Progress Pride flag -- a redesigned version meant to reflect diversity in the LGBTQ+ community. Associated with healing, protection, and safe passage, Santa Muerte has become a patron saint for the dispossessed or marginalized, including the LGBTQ+ community -- whatever their pronouns may be.