Reception for "Dancing with Life: Mexican Masks"

Celebrate our new exhibit at the Museum of Art "Dancing with Life: Mexican Masks," which opened on Friday, July 17. See the amazing artistry that showcases a masquerade like none you've seen before during our First Friday reception on Friday, August 7, from 5pm to 7pm MDT.Across Mexico, mask-making is a vibrant and playful artform with community roots in the celebration of religious holidays. Worn by dancers in boisterous performances known as danzas, the masks depict devils and holy men, as well as a wide range of celebrities, politicians, and other pop-culture figures. This exhibit explores the rich festival culture of masks and regalia from the Michoacán region of Mexico. Featuring 50 masks and five mannequins dressed in danza regalia, these works of art celebrate the artistry and creativity of mask makers, dancers, and their communities. Dancing with Life attests that mask-making is a contemporary artistic expression that is influenced as much by current events and pop culture as it is by traditional and religious culture and imagery. Image: Unidentified artist, Caiman, 1970s"Dancing with Life: Mexican Masks" was curated by Dr. Pavel Shlossberg and organized by Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, Spokane, WA. Its tour is organized by International Arts & Artists, Washington, DC