The Mexican Fine Art Center Museum’s first Day of the Dead Exhibition. At the time, Duarte was one of the newest and most interesting of Chicago’s Mexican painters. The observance and traditions of Day of the Dead are of great significance to Duarte and he has been a strong advocate and promoter of this holiday. This exhibition was dedicated to the preservation of this intriguing Mexican folk tradition. Paintings by: Hector Duarte. Installation by: Clay Morrison.
Participating Artists
Hector Duarte, Clay Morrison and various anonymous folk artists
Organizing Institution
Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum
Displayed at
Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum Courtyard Gallery
Exhibition Highlights
1 / 1Clay Morrison, Ofrenda/Installation, 1987. Created in the Mexican Fine Arts Center Museum, Chicago.
