The Piñata Exhibit (Sure to be a Smash Hit!)
On display through Mar 18, 2018 at the National Hispanic Cultural Center
The Piñata Exhibit (Sure to be a Smash Hit!) celebrates this popular art form with over 175 examples from Mexico, California, Arizona, Nevada, Texas and New Mexico.
Traditional and iconic works, alongside creations by contemporary piñata artists, illustrate how piñatas maintain their historical and social importance while also reflecting transnational shifts in popular, political, and visual culture.
Also on exhibit at the National Hispanic Cultural Center
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