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Folk artist Ofelia Esparza, L.A.'s most admired altar maker, reminds a somber city of the meaning of Día de los Muertos. Hint: It's not Mexican Halloween.

The Day of the Dead is deeply rooted in pre-Hispanic Aztec rituals blended with Roman Catholic traditions. But many of the indigenous symbols remain, including the vibrant and fragrant marigold.

Facebooks’s new logo is very 2008. Plus, Gustavo Dudamel on the trauma of COVID-19, as well as Hans Holbein and 'Tannhaüser' in our arts newsletter.

Celebrations for Día de los Muertos in Los Angeles this weekend include block parties and exhibits.

The Mexican celebration of Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, goes beyond trick-or-treat to honor those who passed, and remind us of what they loved and why we loved them.

After decades of dedicated work by Chicano artists in East L.A. to promote Día de los Muertos as a festival unique to their community, it is now a hyper-commercialized enterprise. Still, many are working to recenter the festival’s original intent of honoring the dead.

Inspired by Oaxacan traditions, Dia de Los Muertos was brought to L.A. in the '70s as a way to enrich and reclaim Chicano identity. It has since grown in proportions and is celebrated around the world.

Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is Nov. 1 and 2, 2021. Here's what goes into building an ofrenda, or altar, for a deceased loved one.

Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is Nov. 1 and 2, 2021. Here's what goes into building an ofrenda, or altar, for a deceased loved one.

Los Angeles's Grand Park kicks off its 9th annual Dia de los Muertos event, with colorful altars or "ofrendas" displayed for free for everyone to visit.