Thursday, October 8 – Sunday, November 8, 2020
Due to our temporary closure based on guidance from state and health officials we will be presenting Día de los Muertos: Journey of the Butterflies virtually through photographs and videos.
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) emphasizes remembrance of past lives and is a celebration of the continuity of life. For Día de los Muertos, the monarch butterfly holds the spirits of the departed. Explore and learn more about the tradition that dates back to Mexico’s oldest civilizations through the artwork of local contemporary artists at our annual exhibition showcasing paintings, sculptures, mixed media, photography, and ofrendas (altars).
The Aztecs were a Mesoamerican culture that emerged in the 14th century in what is now central Mexico. Historically the Aztec people would take offerings to the King and Queen, guardians of the Land of the Dead. Although this ancient tradition has evolved over the past centuries the idea of coming together and bringing offerings to those who have passed remains.
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) signifies how we come together as a family and community to honor our ancestors. Throughout the years the Ontario Museum of History & Art has exhibited several community artists who bring their own narrative and voice to what Día de los Muertos means to them.
This event is a celebration to honor loved ones who have passed through an altar or ofrenda. Traditionally, families install altars at homes or cemeteries and adorn them with offerings that the departed persons once enjoyed, such as their favorite objects, flowers or treats. This year’s exhibit, “Journey of the Butterflies” is inspired by the story of the monarch butterfly in Michoacán, Mexico. Locals believe the returning of the monarch butterflies are souls of ancestors who are back to visit the living. The monarch is a reminder to us how life continues after death and how loved ones will always be remembered.
Photo credit: Debbie Fuentes, Un Viaje de las Mariposa, date unknown, photo courtesy of the artist.
Thank you to everyone that participated in this year’s Día de los Muertos: Journey of the Butterflies exhibition. 2020 has been an unprecedented year and while our doors remain closed to the public, the Museum is committed to continuing its exhibition and programming schedule. Museum staff is working diligently behind the scenes to present quality virtual exhibitions on our new website, OntarioMuseum.org. We would not be able to do this without the support of the Community Life Culture Agency, Museum Board of Trustees, our community, and wonderful artists.
Artist List: Saul Aguilera, Allyson Allen, Ellona Allen, Bill Anderson, Gloria Toti Bell, Lisa Cabrera, Arthur Carrillo, Frank Carrillo, Dee Marcellus Cole, Jessica Cruz, Pablo Damas, Amaya Diaz, Sierra Diaz, David Flores, Tom Fontanes, Debbie Fuentes, Camila Gallardo, Viola Gallardo, Bebop Garcia, Sandy Garcia, Kathleen Jacobson, Alex Ledante, Heriberto Luna, Kieran Maddox, Irene Nuñez, Marylucille Nuñez, Leilani Ofisa, Ontario Museum of History & Art Staff, Riea Owens Juan Pacheco, Francisco Palomares, Theresa Polly-Shellcroft, June Ramirez, Belinda Ramirez, Yolanda Reyes, David Rosales, Lisabella Russo, Anishka Samuels, Raymond Gonzales Sloan, Virginia Vilchis, Chris Wesley, and Patricia Woodlin.
Día de los Muertos city-wide ornament contest
Ornaments submitted by participants from the city-wide contest are on display in the exhibition. This is a collaborative project made possible by the City of Ontario’s Community Life Culture Agency.
Día de Los Muertos: Journey of the Butterflies
This year’s exhibit, “Journey of the Butterflies” is inspired by the story of the monarch butterfly in Michoacán, Mexico. Locals believe the returning of the monarch butterflies are souls of ancestors who are back to visit the living. The monarch is a reminder to us how life continues after death and how loved ones will always be remembered.
Click on the image to view the video. All videos are available on our Facebook page.
Alhamisi, Oktoba 8, 2020 - Jumapili, Novemba 8, 2020 Kwa sababu ya kufungwa kwa muda kulingana na mwongozo kutoka kwa maafisa wa serikali na afya tutakuwa tukitoa Siku ya Wafu: Safari ya Vipepeo kwa njia ya picha na video. Siku ya Wafu (Dia de los Muertos) inasisitiza kukumbuka maisha ya zamani na ni sherehe ya kuendelea kwa maisha. Siku ya Siku ya Wafu, kipepeo anayeitwa monarch huhifadhi roho za wafu. Kujifunza zaidi kuhusu utamaduni wa Mexico na utamaduni wa Mexico na utamaduni wa Mexico na utamaduni wa Mexico na utamaduni wa Mexico na utamaduni wa Mexico na utamaduni wa Mexico na utamaduni wa Mexico na utamaduni wa Mexico na utamaduni wa Mexico na utamaduni wa Mexico na utamaduni wa Mexico na utamaduni wa Mexico na utamaduni wa Mexico. Aztecs walikuwa jamii ya watu wa Amerika ya Kati waliozaliwa katika karne ya 14 katika eneo ambalo sasa ni sehemu ya kati ya Mexico. Katika historia, watu wa Aztec walichukua matoleo kwa Mfalme na Malkia, walinzi wa Nchi ya Wafu. Ingawa utamaduni huu wa kale umebadilika katika karne zilizopita, wazo la kukusanyika pamoja na kuleta matoleo kwa wale waliopita bado lipo. Siku ya wafu (Día de los Muertos) ni siku ya kuadhimisha siku ya kuzaliwa kwa watu wote, na ni siku ya kuadhimisha siku ya kuzaliwa kwa watu wote. Kwa miaka mingi, Jumba la Makumbusho la Historia na Sanaa la Ontario limeweka wasanii kadhaa wa jamii ambao huleta hadithi yao na sauti kwa kile Día de los Muertos inamaanisha kwao. Tukio hili ni sherehe ya kuwaheshimu wapendwa ambao wamepita kupitia madhabahu au ofrenda. Kwa kawaida, familia huweka madhabahu katika nyumba au makaburi na kuzipamba kwa matoleo ambayo watu waliokufa walifurahia wakati mmoja, kama vile vitu vyao wanavyopenda, maua au vitamu. Maonyesho ya mwaka huu, "Safari ya Vipepeo" yameongozwa na hadithi ya vipepeo wa monarch huko Michoacán, Mexico. Wenyeji wa eneo hilo wanaamini kwamba vipepeo hao wanaorudi ni roho za mababu zao ambao wamerudi kuwatembelea walio hai. Mfalme ni kumbukumbu kwetu jinsi maisha yanavyoendelea baada ya kifo na jinsi wapendwa watakavyokumbukwa daima. Picha: Debbie Fuentes, Un Viaje de las Mariposa, tarehe haijulikani, picha kwa heshima ya msanii. Asanteni wote walioshiriki katika maonyesho ya mwaka huu ya Día de los Muertos: Safari ya Vipepeo. Mwaka 2020 umekuwa mwaka usio na kifani na wakati milango yetu inabaki imefungwa kwa umma, Jumba la Makumbusho limejitolea kuendelea na ratiba yake ya maonyesho na programu. Mfanyakazi wa makumbusho anafanya kazi kwa bidii nyuma ya pazia kuwasilisha maonyesho ya ubora wa virtual kwenye tovuti yetu mpya, OntarioMuseum.org. Hatuwezi kufanya hivyo bila msaada wa Shirika la Utamaduni wa Maisha ya Jumuiya, Bodi ya Wadhamini wa Jumba la Makumbusho, jamii yetu, na wasanii wa ajabu. "Mchoraji: Saulo Aguilera, Alyssa Allen, Elona Allen, Bill Anderson, Gloria Tote Bell, Lisa Cabrera, Arthur Carrillo, Frank Carrillo, Dee Marcellus Cole, Jessica Cruz, Pablo Damas, Amaya Diaz, Sierra Diaz, David Flores, Tom Fontana, Debbie Fuentes, Camila Gallardo, Viola Gallardo, Bebop Garcia, Sandy Garcia, Kathleen Jacobson, Alex Lede, Chris Heriberto, Kieran Wood, Irene Nunez, Leila Nunes, Rhea O'Brien, Juan Pacheco, Francisco Pellamares, David Reyes, Rosalesa, Rosal, Anselmo, Maria, Maria, Maria, Maria, Maria, Maria, Maria, Maria, Maria, Maria, Maria, Maria, Maria, Maria, Maria, Maria, Maria, Maria, Maria, Maria, Maria, Maria, Maria, Maria, Maria, Maria, Maria, Maria, Maria, Maria, Maria, Maria, Maria, Maria, Maria, Maria, Maria, Maria, Maria, Maria, Maria, Maria, Maria, Maria, Maria, Maria, Maria, Maria, Maria, Maria, Maria, Maria, Día de los Muertos mashindano ya mapambo ya jiji lote Mapambo yaliyowasilishwa na washiriki wa mashindano ya jiji lote yanaonyeshwa kwenye maonyesho. Hii ni mradi wa ushirikiano uliowezekana na Jiji la Ontario's Community Life Culture Agency. Siku ya Wafu: Safari ya Vipepeo Maonyesho ya mwaka huu, "Safari ya Vipepeo" imeongozwa na hadithi ya vipepeo wa mfalme huko Michoacán, Mexico. Wenyeji wa eneo hilo wanaamini kwamba vipepeo hao wanaorudi ni roho za mababu zao ambao wamerudi kuwatembelea walio hai. Mfalme ni kumbukumbu kwetu jinsi maisha yanavyoendelea baada ya kifo na jinsi wapendwa watakavyokumbukwa daima. Bonyeza picha ili kutazama video. Video zote zinapatikana kwenye ukurasa wetu wa Facebook.