Religious Art, Toys, and Costumes From Brazil in Santa Fe

SANTA FE REPORTER
By Enrique Limón

Brazilian art from blog, "The Advernture Begins." Illustrative purposes only

NEW MEXICO---A fascinating range of unique and vibrant folk traditions are presented in BRASIL & ARTE POPULAR, an exhibition opening Sunday, November 17, 2013, at the Museum of International Folk Art. The exhibition runs through August 10, 2014. This show will feature over 300 pieces from the museum’s rich Brazilian collection: woodblock prints, colorful ceramic and wood folk sculptures, toys and puppets, religious art, festival costumes, and more. [link]

Museum of International Folk Art: "Brasil & Arte Popular," (November 17-August 10, 2014); 706 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM; 505-476-1200; internationalfolkart.org

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36 Expressions of Simcha (Joy) by Israel Noach Sauer

CHABAD.ORG
By Israel Noach Sauer

Acrylics, Indian Ink & pencils 50 cm X 35 cm on canvas paper 2013

ARGENTINA---The numerical value of the letters in the Hebrew word "Simcha" - "joy" is 36. In this painting I depict human positions that express joy, using the forms that those letters allow. I used Indian ink to facilitate the hand movement as we see in Chinese art. The result is 36 figures with bones full of joy. Israel Noach Sauer was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he currently lives. He enjoys drawing, painting, playing music, writing and photography. Since discovering Torah Judaism, Sauer uses his artwork to express himself and the ideas he studies.[Purchase Print]

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Celebrating "Dia de los Muertos" (Day of the Dead) in America

STORYTELLER | EITELJORG MUSEUM
By Linda Montag-Olson

Catrinas, one of the most popular figures of the
Day of the Dead celebrations at Mexico. Image courtesy of Wikipedia

INDIANA---On Saturday, Oct. 26, join us for the annual Day of the Dead celebration at the Eiteljorg. In Mexican-Christian culture, skulls, skeletons and marigolds are important elements of ofrendas (altars) created to honor and celebrate the lives of family, friends and ancestors who have passed on. Fresh foods, candles, photographs and personal items are also placed on the public and private ofrendas, to welcome the spirits' return for a brief restful visit on Nov. 2. This is the essence of Dia de los Muertos, a traditional Mexican holiday, with roots in Aztec culture and Catholic traditions.

Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art: "Dia de los Muertos" (Day of the Dead)"; Saturday, Oct. 26, 11-4pm; White River State Park, 500 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN; (317)636-WEST; eiteljorg.org

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