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Ubaldo Sánchez leads the way on the closing ceremony of the second alfombra, followed behind by his fellow artist Rocsana Sánchez, Rosanna Esparza Ahrens and Ofelia Esparza from the Ofrenda tent, Program Assistant Vicky Mogollón-Montagne, Intern Luis Guevara-Flores, and the Mariachi Aztlán.

Art & Design, Religion & Spirituality

Unapologetically Maya: Ubaldo Sánchez’s Ephemeral Alfombras

August 11, 2023 | Luis Guevara-Flores

For Guatemalan alfombra de aserrín (sawdust carpet) artists, the physical act of creating their art far surpasses its short-lived ephemeral reality.

Twenty-two students in matching blue suits with large brimmed hats in hand pose in a classroom.

The Return of Mariachi Aztlán

June 30, 2023 | Luis Guevara-Flores

The student performers from Pueblo High School in Tucson, Arizona, promise a stunning performance of Mexican hits.

Three image side by side. Left: a painted altar box. Middle: an altar framed by a shiny pink curtain. Right: A figurine of a skeleton riding in a wooden cart.

Art & Design, Religion & Spirituality

Santos & Ofrendas: Ten Highlights of Latinx Art at the Smithsonian

June 21, 2023 | Luis Guevara-Flores

In the United States, Latinx religious art takes on many forms.

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