Past Exhibits

Spirited

Religious folk art from the 19th century to present day, reflecting Guatemala’s ancient Mayan religion as influenced by centuries of superimposed Christianity

Date: September 06, 2013 - December 21, 2013
Gallery: Entel Family Gallery

In this exhibit, a facet of the private collection of Dr. Robert and Chitranee Drapkin were showcased in Spirited. Religious folk art from the 19th century to present day, reflecting Guatemala’s ancient Mayan religion as influenced by centuries of superimposed Christianity introduces us to Maximon (San Simon), Ajits Judas, Rey Pascual and other saints of this living culture.

See another facet of the private collection of Dr. Robert and Chitranee Drapkin in Spirited. Religious folk art from the 19th century to present day, reflecting Guatemala’s ancient Mayan religion as influenced by centuries of superimposed Christianity introduces us to Maximon (San Simon), Ajits Judas, Rey Pascual and other saints of this living culture.

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