Rene Yanez

The Hummingbird’s Visit: Día de Los Muertos 2023 Unveiling and Opening Reception

Join us for the all-ages exhibition unveiling and opening reception on Friday, October 6, 6–9 PM PST! Curated by Rio Yañez and Bridgétt Rex, The Hummingbird’s Visit is fluttering in symbolism. Representing a bridge between the living and the dead where we can connect to those we have lost, artists are invited to create contemporary and traditional altar installations that honor, celebrate, and mourn those whose work, vision, and brilliance have helped to shape our [...]

Día de Los Muertos 2019: City of Souls

Now in its 20th year, SOMArts’ Día de Los Muertos exhibition is one of the most internationally diverse Day of the Dead celebrations in the United States. Día de Los Muertos at SOMArts merges traditional altars with contemporary installations, continuing to be a multigenerational gathering of remembrance while asserting the role of art as a platform for collective action. Curated by Rio Yañez and Carolina Quintanilla, this year’s exhibition features special altar structures to honor and [...]

EXTENDED Call for Proposals: Día de Los Muertos 2019

Now in its 20th year, SOMArts’ Día de Los Muertos exhibition is one of the most internationally diverse Day of the Dead celebrations in the United States. Over the decades, this group exhibition has brought together a wide variety of perspectives to honor, remember, and celebrate the dead. This year’s exhibition will feature special altar structures to honor and manifest founding curator’s Rene Yañez’ vision for his final Día de Los Muertos exhibition titled “City of [...]

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