Featuring striking images by Geoff Winningham, the exhibition presents a vivid chronicle of the historic and diverse traditions of Mexican festivals—deeply rooted expressions of the county's religious and cultural heritage. Beginning with his first trip to the state of Michoacán for Día de los Muertos, Winningham's work spans decades, documenting a wide array of festive traditions in villages throughout Mexico, highlighting how these celebrations unite comunities through centuries-old traditions of art, music, dance, and worship.
Mexican Fiestas is an exhibition by Humanities Texas, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, created in collaboration with Houston photographer Geoff Winningham. For more information contact the Houston Public Library.