Frida-inspired skulls grace Mexico City
Skulls inspired by Frida Kahlo decorate Mexico City
The capital comes alive ahead of Day of the Dead celebrations
The holidayhonors deceased loved ones
and suggests they return from the underworld for a day
It also celebrates the continuity of life
The exhibition of ten skulls is a tribute toKahlo
NAME: PILAR ARISTA, MEXICAN ARTIST
"It is a representation based on Frida Kahlo's paintings. It is a reflection between life and death. She lived experiences very close to death; she lost many children and underwent many surgeries, which is reflected in her painting. On the left side is the suffering and the reference to her lost children."
DATE: NOVEMBER 2, 2019
The Day of the Dead is a pre-Hispanic tradition
Mexico's celebrations are considered a Cultural Heritage by UNESCO
