This exhibition displays works from artists from all around Los Angeles, the Southwest and Mexico, each one unique in its interpretation of La Virgen de Guadalupe as a symbol of faith, love, culture, family or home. Through their paintings, watercolors, photographs, sculptures and even computer-generated images, each artist shares how La Virgen has impacted their life.
Other highlights of the holiday season at El Pueblo de Los Angeles include: La Virgen de Guadalupe’s Celebration on Olvera Street, Sunday/Monday, December 11 & 12 with an overnight vigil; Las Posadas, nightly between December 16 and 24, with entertainment beginning at 5:30 pm, piñata breaking at 6:30 pm, a procession at 7:30 pm; and Los Tres Reyes Magos (Three Kings Day) on the evening of January 6.
The Mexican Cultural Institute is located at 125 Paseo de la Plaza, Olvera Street Los Angeles – El Pueblo, CA 90012.